Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1108 Janko v Wusan
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Burger.
Burger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burger circles away quickly and effectively.
Haze with a hook.
Haze misses with a straight left.
Burger scores with a jab.
Haze misses with a hook. Burger ducked under it nicely.
Burger tries to close the distance and clinch but Haze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burger throws a body shot but no joy.
Haze with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burger to score with a decent uppercut.
Burger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haze .
Burger throws a body punch but Haze moves out of range.
Haze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haze looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Burger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Haze keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Haze gets back to full guard.
Haze is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Haze keeping full guard, as Burger tries to pass.
Burger works over Haze with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Haze looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Burger has picked Haze up and slammed him! Haze can't keep hold of the triangle and Burger manages to pass to side control!
Haze tries to buck Burger off but Burger is having none of it.
Haze is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Burger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Haze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Haze actively working from the bottom here.
Burger trying to control the pace.
Haze makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Haze .#SUB2#
Haze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Haze keeping moving, preventing Burger from controlling successfully.
Burger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Haze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burger is aware though and is defending well.
Burger lands a couple of digs.
Haze keeping moving, preventing Burger from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Haze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burger defends it easily.
Burger wants to control from the top but Haze keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Haze has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burger is working Haze over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Burger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haze manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burger manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ham Burger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Burger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haze slips under a jab.
Burger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haze manages to avoid it.
Haze misses with a wild combination.
Burger feinted with a counter takedown.
Haze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haze .#TD2#
Haze drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Haze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burger regains half guard.#SUB2#
Haze is trying to work for a kimura but Burger is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Burger with the active half guard here but Haze passes nicely into side control.
Haze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burger keeps working.
Burger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Burger is looking for a kimura but Haze is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burger to get the leverage.
Burger slips a nice elbow through Haze 's hands, connecting with Haze 's forehead.#SUB#
Burger is trying to work for a kimura but Haze is defending well.
Ham Burger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haze is refusing to be controlled, as Burger sits in half guard. #T2#
Haze regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burger is one step ahead there.
Haze can't keep his opponent in guard - Burger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burger throwing shots but Haze is blocking nicely.
Burger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Haze is in trouble now - Burger has advanced to mount! #T3#
Haze wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burger missing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Burger working for the choke.
Haze is really stuck here. #SUB#
Burger is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Haze defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Haze is covering up but some of the strikes from Burger are getting through and doing damage.
Haze turns into Burger and is now in his guard. #T4#
Haze looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Burger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burger wants to sweep here but Haze controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haze trying to control but Burger is working from the bottom.
Burger trying to keep a closed guard but Haze is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ham Burger will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Burger misses.
Haze cracks Burger with a good jab.
Haze fails with the takedown.
Haze tries for a takedown but Burger circles away easily
and Burger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burger shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Haze .
A swing and a miss from Haze .#TD#
Haze gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Burger preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Haze looking for a guillotine here but Burger defends easily.
Burger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Gumburcules Gym inform us that Haze has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Haze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Burger preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Burger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burger has managed to get both his arms back between Haze 's legs - danger averted.
Burger forces his way into half guard.
Haze trying to control from the bottom.
Burger wants to take a breather but Haze is having none of it. #SUB#
Burger is trying to work for a kimura but Haze is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burger lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Burger frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Burger dominating with strikes here.
Haze working to try and regain half guard.
Haze is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Haze taking shots to the head.
Burger scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Burger in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Haze is squirming around, avoiding Burger's attempts to control the action.
Ham Burger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Haze tries to improve his position but instead Burger has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Haze 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Haze is still trying to improve position.
What can Haze do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Burger keeps control of the position as Haze tries to break free.
Burger is punishing Haze with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB#
Haze defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Burger is punishing Haze with strikes - can he finish him?!#T4#
Burger keeps control of the position easily here as Haze tries to buck him off.
Darryl Haze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haze is trying to break free.
Burger is punishing Haze with strikes - can he finish him?!
You can see the frustration on Haze 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Haze right now.
Burger tries to get the hooks in deep but Haze pushed the leg off.
Burger controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ham Burger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ham Burger!
Ham Burger gave a mention to Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GAMMA#1099 Cleever v Hanson
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Karokaro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karokaro misses with a few strikes there.
Karokaro tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haze .
Haze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haze throws a wild body kick that Karokaro sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Karokaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haze takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karokaro throws the left hand but Haze avoids the punch easily.
Karokaro swinging wildly here.
Haze misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze throws a looping overhand right but Karokaro ducks down to avoid it.
Haze throws a body kick that misses
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Karokaro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haze digs a good body shot into Karokaro's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karokaro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Haze takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karokaro avoids it really well and circles away.
Karokaro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Haze lands a right hook to the body.
Haze misses with a hook
and Karokaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haze throws an overhand right that lands on Karokaro's shoulder, as Karokaro tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Karokaro.
Haze scores with a nice right hand.
Karokaro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice jab there from Karokaro.
Haze looks to land a right hand but Karokaro moved out of range.#T2#
Haze throws a body kick that misses
and Karokaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Karokaro connects with a solid leg kick.
Haze looks to score with a jab to the body but Karokaro is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karokaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karokaro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Haze shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Karokaro's guard.#SUB#
Haze drops back, looking for a kneebar! Karokaro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Karokaro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Karokaro! #REVB##SU2#
Karokaro decides to stand back up. Karokaro steps back and let's Haze get back to his feet.
Haze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karokaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Karokaro throws a counter combo.
Karokaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haze .
Haze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
The fighters circling - Haze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haze stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karokaro.
Karokaro misses with a low kick as Haze jumps back.
Haze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karokaro.
Haze misses with an uppercut. Karokaro saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Karokaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karokaro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karokaro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Haze shoots and misses
and Karokaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haze throws a lazy uppercut
and Karokaro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Haze avoids a kick to the body.
Haze throws a sloppy head kick and Karokaro moves out of range easily.
Haze throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haze misses with a body shot.
Karokaro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Haze . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Karokaro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haze connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karokaro scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karokaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haze .
Darryl Haze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karokaro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Haze looks to throw a body kick
and Karokaro counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Haze feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Karokaro pushes Haze off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Haze needs to keep his hands up - Karokaro had a free shot at his head there.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Karokaro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karokaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haze .
Haze lands with a nice body kick.
A jab lands there for Karokaro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Karokaro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Haze lands a glancing blow to the side of Karokaro's head.
Karokaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karokaro tries to land a leg kick but Haze saw it coming and moves away.
Haze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karokaro avoids it really well and circles away.
Karokaro throws a counter combo.
Karokaro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haze .
Haze tries to land a body kick
and Karokaro counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze misses with a low kick.
Karokaro connects with a nice looking jab.
Haze works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karokaro. Haze does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Karokaro blocks the leg kick.
Karokaro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Karokaro pushes Haze away with a front kick.
Haze misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Haze backs off Karokaro throws a huge counter combo but Haze manages to avoid it all.
Haze drops his hands momentarily and Karokaro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Haze lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Haze .
Karokaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Karokaro slips under a jab from Haze .
Karokaro flicks out a counter leg kick but Haze steps away.
Karokaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haze misses with a straight right.
Karokaro blocks a leg kick.
Karokaro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Haze throws a lazy uppercut
and Karokaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haze . Karokaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Karokaro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Haze throws a looping overhand right but Karokaro ducks down to avoid it.
Karokaro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Haze gets a double leg takedown into Karokaro's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karokaro is looking to stand up but Haze isn't so interested in that idea. #T2##ES2#
Karokaro pushes Haze off and scrambles back to his feet.
Haze throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karokaro counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Karokaro.
Karokaro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC2#Haze is rocked!
Karokaro lands with a straight right. Haze didn't see that one coming.
Oh Haze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haze misses with a body punch
and Karokaro scores with a counter punch that sends Haze to the canvas! Karokaro smells blood - he's punishing Haze with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Haze has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Karokaro!

Event: GAMMA#1093 Kurt v Wrecks
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but Haze is just out of range.
Ndombele throws a shot from downtown. Haze moves away and avoids it.
Haze throws the left hand but Ndombele avoids the punch easily.
Ndombele throws a series of punches but Haze avoids them all with ease.
Ndombele throws a leg kick but Haze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ndombele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haze .
Ndombele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ndombele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ndombele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Haze throws a lazy right hand but Ndombele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ndombele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ndombele throws a lazy right hand but Haze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haze cracks Ndombele with an open hand slap.
Ndombele lands a really nice looking cross but Haze seems unphased.
Ndombele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ndombele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from Ndombele.
Haze lands a really nice looking cross but Ndombele seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haze lands a jab to Ndombele's midsection.
Ndombele moves out of range as Haze throws a body kick.
It looked like Ndombele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ndombele throws a hook but Haze avoids it easily.
Ndombele slips a jab from Haze .
Ndombele slips a straight right by Haze .
Haze is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Ndombele looks to land a right hand but Haze moved out of range.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze connects with a jab.
Ndombele throws a series of punches but Haze avoids them all with ease.
Ndombele takes one to the side of the head.
Haze lands with a nice body punch.
Haze misses with a hook. Ndombele ducked under it nicely.
Haze scores with a hook to the body. Ndombele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch combination from Haze misses.
Ndombele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ndombele.
Haze misses the jab.#TD2#
Haze feints and as Ndombele raises his hands in defense, Haze changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ndombele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haze .
Ndombele is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Haze works over Ndombele with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ndombele holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ndombele works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Ndombele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ndombele has control of Haze 's left arm, preventing Haze from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ndombele continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Ndombele on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ndombele shoots in and drives through. Haze sprawls well.
Ndombele cracks a nice hook into Haze 's ribs.
Ndombele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ndombele moves out of range of the body kick.
Haze lands with a straight right. Ndombele didn't see that one coming.
Ndombele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Haze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ndombele.
Ndombele shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Haze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ndombele.
Haze misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Haze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ndombele moves out of range as Haze throws a body kick.
Haze digs a good hook to Ndombele's body.
Ndombele throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haze .
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot lands for Haze .
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haze lands a jab.#T4#
Haze walks into a straight right hand from Ndombele.
Ndombele motions for Haze to come forward. Ndombele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haze throws a jab but it's blocked by Ndombele.
A big left from Haze misses.
A swing and a miss from Haze .
Haze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ndombele swivels and escapes.
Haze scores with a nice right hand.
Ndombele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ndombele misses with a body shot.
Haze throws a jab but it's blocked by Ndombele.
Haze is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ndombele had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ndombele misses with a low kick.
Haze takes a swing at Ndombele's ribcage but misses.
Ndombele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haze throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Haze .
Ndombele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Haze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ndombele displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haze .
Haze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ndombele doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Haze dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Haze lands a head shot.
Ndombele misses with a looping left.
Ndombele moves forwards but Haze connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Haze fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ndombele is out of range.
Ndombele connects with a nice looking jab.
Haze checks a low kick from Ndombele.
A cross from Ndombele lands.
Ndombele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haze misses the jab.
Haze looks for the body kick but Ndombele saw that one coming.
Haze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haze takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ndombele throws a lazy uppercut
letting Haze counter with a right hand.
Haze takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ndombele misses with a body shot.
Ndombele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ndombele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haze drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ndombele defends it well.
Haze misses with a hook. Ndombele ducked under it nicely.
Haze blocks a low kick nicely.
Haze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ndombele darts in looking for a takedown but Haze gets double underhooks and turns Ndombele into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Haze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Haze lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Mousa Ndombele has been cut.
Ndombele is trying to pull guard but Haze turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Ndombele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Ndombele - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Haze .
Ndombele throws a head kick that misses.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Ndombele.
Haze lands a nice shot that snaps Ndombele's head back.
Haze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ndombele avoids the body shot from Haze .
Ndombele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ndombele.
Ndombele lands a right hook to the body.
Ndombele throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ndombele throws a right hand that misses
enabling Haze to counter with a crisp jab.
Ndombele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haze takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Haze misses with a few strikes there.
Ndombele lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Haze fakes the leg kick and cracks Ndombele in the body.
Haze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
Ndombele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haze throws out the jab.
Haze misses with a body shot.
Ndombele is looking to counter punch.
Ndombele slips under a jab.
Haze lands the left hand.
Ndombele throws an overhand right that lands on Haze 's shoulder, as Haze tries to avoid the shot.
And Haze tries to counter it with a takedown but Ndombele pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ndombele cracks Haze with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ndombele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ndombele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Darryl Haze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Haze .
Haze misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Haze .
Good standup being displayed there by Haze as he connects with a hook.
Ndombele misses the shot to the body.
Haze lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC2#Ndombele is rocked!
Haze connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Ndombele is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haze cracks Ndombele on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ndombele falls backwards against the cage. Haze follows up with more strikes that drop Ndombele to his knees. Haze keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ndombele! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darryl Haze !
During a confident post fight interview, Darryl Haze thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1088 John v Mesquita
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Hunter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haze .
Haze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Haze .
Haze lands a head kick. Hunter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haze .
Haze tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haze throws a body shot but no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Haze crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hunter - the referee stops the clock and Haze gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hunter. Haze manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hunter throws a body punch but Haze moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Hunter misses #TD2#
so Haze counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
Hunter working a defensive guard but Haze manages to pass into side control anyway. #T1#
Hunter is trying to escape the position but Haze is controlling the position.
Haze creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hunter is not content to let Haze control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter tries to buck Haze off but Haze is having none of it.
Haze trying to control the action but Hunter is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hunter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Haze 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hunter is not content to let Haze control the position.
Hunter is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Haze is looking for a kimura here.
Haze is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Hunter manages to get to full guard.
Hunter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haze on the ground.
Haze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Haze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haze 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hunter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haze trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Haze with a nice head shot there.
Haze slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hunter working a defensive guard here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haze scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Haze trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunter working a defensive guard here.
Hunter is really struggling to control Haze but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Haze dominated that round.
That's time! Hunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Haze connects with a nice looking jab.
Haze misses with a body kick.
Haze rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunter tried to score with a low kick but Haze checks it.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darryl Haze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hunter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haze has time to react.
Haze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haze takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haze checks a leg kick.
Haze tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter tried to counter with a leg kick but Haze avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Hunter.
We've been told by Hunter's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Haze lands with a straight right. Hunter didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Haze throws a nice looking combination but Hunter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haze keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Haze cracks Hunter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haze scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Hunter. That snapped Haze 's head back.
A jab from Haze misses.
The fighters circling - Hunter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunter blocks a low kick nicely.
Hunter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haze has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hunter misses with a low kick as Haze jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haze ! But no joy.
Haze moves out of range as Hunter throws a body kick.
Haze steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Haze throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hunter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Haze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Haze misses.
Haze scores with a jab to the jaw.
Haze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunter manages to avoid it.#T2#
Hunter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Haze digs a good body shot into Hunter's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haze tries to land a leg kick but Hunter saw it coming and moves away.
Haze looks for the body kick but Hunter saw that one coming.
Haze lands a jab to the nose.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haze checks a leg kick.
Haze chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hunter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hunter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haze cracks Hunter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Haze looks for a takedown but Hunter sprawls well.
It looked like Hunter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunter motions for Haze to come forward. Hunter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunter throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
Haze throws an overhand right that lands on Hunter's shoulder, as Hunter tries to avoid the shot.
Haze 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunter under the eye.
Hunter motions for Haze to come forward. Hunter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Haze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haze appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haze throws a big shot that misses.
Haze scores with a decent looking hook.
Haze lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haze is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hunter blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick from Haze , right into the meat of the thigh.
Haze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Hunter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Haze .#T4#
Haze misses with a body shot.
Hunter throws a wild body kick that Haze sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Haze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haze lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haze throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haze throws a body shot but no joy.
Haze lands a really nice looking cross but Hunter seems unphased.
Haze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haze on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Haze .
Haze moves out of range of the strikes.
Haze swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haze misses with an uppercut.
Hunter slips under a jab.
Hunter tried to score with a low kick but Haze checks it.
Haze looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haze .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Haze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Haze throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunter misses the target.
Hunter takes one to the chin there.
Hunter misses with a looping right.
Hunter throws out a leg kick but Haze moves out of range and Hunter only half commits.
Haze misses with a left hand
enabling Hunter to counter with a crisp jab.
Haze bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hunter blocks the body kick.
A big left from Hunter misses.
Haze throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hunter drops his hands momentarily and Haze takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze throws a right hand that misses
and Hunter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haze thinking.
Haze thuds his right hand into Hunter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haze throws a hook to the side of Hunter's head but Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunter needs to keep his hands up - Haze had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Haze misses
and Hunter counters with a good low kick that Haze was not able to check. #T1#
Haze has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haze there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haze . #CL#
Hunter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haze , pushing him back against the cage.
Haze drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hunter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Haze scores with a shoulder strike.
Haze wants to take the fight to the mat but Hunter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hunter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Deer Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darryl Haze .
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Haze controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunter.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haze or not.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Haze 's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Hunter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haze .
Hunter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Haze is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hunter is defending well.
Haze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunter lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Haze is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Haze ! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hunter is unloading with more strikes now! Haze drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deer Hunter!
Deer Hunter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1085 Ritori v River
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Tua Cara misses with a double jab.
Tua Cara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tua Cara doesn't manage to clinch there - Haze circles away.
A jab from Haze misses.
Haze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tua Cara.
Tua Cara throws a right hand that Haze ducks under and follows up with a left that Haze also avoids with ease.
Haze is looking to counter with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Haze there.
Haze scores with a spinning back kick!
Tua Cara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haze to score with a decent uppercut.
Tua Cara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Tua Cara closes the distance and clinches.
Tua Cara stalling against the cage.
Haze lands a body punch.
Haze lands an elbow inside that Tua Cara shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Quebro Tua Cara has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tua Cara backwards.
Haze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tua Cara lands a right hand. #TD#
Haze has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tua Cara regains guard immediately. #T1#
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Tua Cara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tua Cara wants to get back to his feet but Haze is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Tua Cara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tua Cara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haze .
Haze throwing strikes from guard but Tua Cara blocks nicely.
Tua Cara keeping full guard, as Haze tries to pass.
Haze wants to control from the top but Tua Cara keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haze is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haze lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haze 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haze 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tua Cara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Haze throws a big elbow that misses.
Tua Cara wants to get back to his feet but Haze is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3##ES2#
Tua Cara has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Haze has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Haze tries to work over Tua Cara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haze misses with a punch to the body.
Tua Cara lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tua Cara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haze lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tua Cara managing to block the knees to the body from Haze .
Tua Cara working aggressively here.
Tua Cara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Haze throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua Cara.
Haze is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Tua Cara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tua Cara throws a combination that misses
and Haze counters with a nice uppercut.
Quebro Tua Cara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Haze tries to keep at a distance but Tua Cara has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tua Cara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tua Cara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haze 's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haze . #BC2#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tua Cara misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tua Cara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Haze has been working on his balance at Gumburcules Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tua Cara.
A jab from Tua Cara misses.
Tua Cara connects with a right hand. Haze shakes it off.
Tua Cara fails to land with a series of punches.
Tua Cara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tua Cara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Haze goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Haze cracks Tua Cara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haze avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darryl Haze will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Quebro Tua Cara's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tua Cara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haze throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tua Cara avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Haze there.
Darryl Haze is winning the standup battle so far.
Haze with a hook.
Tua Cara has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tua Cara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tua Cara takes one to the side of the head.
Haze lands a nice hook to Tua Cara's body. Tua Cara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haze missing with a left hand there. Tua Cara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tua Cara misses with a two punch combination.
Haze swats away the attempt to clinch by Tua Cara.
A counter left hand to the body from Haze misses its target.
Tua Cara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tua Cara tries to clinch there but Haze circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haze takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Tua Cara clinches.
Tua Cara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haze backwards.
Tua Cara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tua Cara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tua Cara blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Haze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua Cara's elbow. #BC2#
Tua Cara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tua Cara but Tua Cara pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tua Cara is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Haze .
A slow jab from Haze misses its intended target.
Tua Cara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haze .
Haze misses with a looping left.
Tua Cara staying out of range there.
As Haze backs off Tua Cara throws a huge counter combo but Haze manages to avoid it all.
Haze misses with a looping right.
Tua Cara unleashes a big counter combination but Haze bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Haze throws an overhand right that lands on Tua Cara's shoulder, as Tua Cara tries to avoid the shot.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tua Cara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A right-left combo lands from Tua Cara.
Haze throws a wild body kick that Tua Cara sees coming a mile off.
Haze lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Tua Cara moves into range and clinches up with Haze .#T2#
Haze struggles to land a body shot inside as Tua Cara controls his hands.
Tua Cara trying to stall but Haze improves his position.
Haze misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Tua Cara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Tua Cara misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Haze misses the target.
Haze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tua Cara slips under a jab.
Tua Cara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tua Cara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haze .
Haze lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haze takes one to the side of the head.
Tua Cara is looking to clinch. #T3#
Haze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haze explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Haze scores with a shot to the body.
Haze misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Tua Cara moves into the clinch successfully.
Haze on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Tua Cara.
Haze working aggressively here. #BC2#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tua Cara moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Haze . Beautiful body shot.
Haze changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tua Cara tries to avoid it but Haze manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tua Cara to the ground. Tua Cara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Haze . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but Haze moves out of range.
Haze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tua Cara moves away.
Tua Cara avoids the body shot from Haze .
A combination from Tua Cara does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua Cara wants to clinch.#T4#
Haze punishes Tua Cara's body with a nice straight punch.
Haze misses with a straight right.
Haze lands with a straight right. Tua Cara didn't see that one coming.
Tua Cara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quebro Tua Cara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tua Cara swinging wildly here.
Tua Cara misses with the combination.
Haze cracks Tua Cara with a good jab.
Haze connects with an inside leg kick.
Tua Cara lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haze backs up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tua Cara misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tua Cara!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darryl Haze will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Quebro Tua Cara's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tua Cara takes one to the side of the head.
Haze scores with a hook to the body. Tua Cara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tua Cara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haze looks to land a right hand but Tua Cara moved out of range.
Haze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Tua Cara clinches with his opponent.
Haze lands a right hand.
Tua Cara stalls.
Tua Cara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haze tries to throw a body punch but Tua Cara avoids it by throwing Haze back against the cage.
Tua Cara working Haze over with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze has had enough of the clinch but Tua Cara keeps him there for the moment.
Tua Cara landing knees to the head.
Haze wants to get back to striking at distance but Tua Cara won't allow it.
Haze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Haze fails to land. #T1#
Haze tries to break free but Tua Cara pushes him back against the cage.
Tua Cara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quebro Tua Cara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tua Cara missing with knees to the body.
Tua Cara stalling in the clinch but Haze improves position.
Haze on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Haze has hold of one of Tua Cara's legs. Tua Cara is fighting the takedown attempt but Haze gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tua Cara wants to stand up but Haze is controlling him.
Haze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Haze connects with a couple of short punches.
Haze wants to control from the top but Tua Cara keeps moving.
Tua Cara wants to stand but Haze is controlling the position. #T2##ES2#
Tua Cara manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Haze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tua Cara avoids the elbow strike from Haze , against the cage.
Tua Cara has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Haze seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tua Cara can turn it around.
Haze tries to throw a body punch but Tua Cara avoids it by throwing Haze back against the cage. #BC#
Haze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua Cara shapes to counter with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haze takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tua Cara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Tua Cara moves into the clinch.
Haze misses with a punch on the inside.
Haze misses with a body punch.
A short right from Tua Cara.
Tua Cara unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tua Cara has Haze pushed against the cage.#T3#
Haze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Haze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tua Cara crunches a lovely knee into Haze 's ribcage.
Haze throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua Cara.
Quebro Tua Cara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Haze manages to break the clinch.
Haze blocks a jab.
Darryl Haze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haze throws a wild body kick that Tua Cara sees coming a mile off.
Haze lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tua Cara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Haze . Tua Cara shrugs it off though.
Haze bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tua Cara's head.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
A big left from Tua Cara misses.
Haze fails to land the takedown.
Tua Cara is looking for the big counter here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Haze .#CL2#
Tua Cara has managed to clinch.
Haze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tua Cara pushes Haze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tua Cara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haze on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haze drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tua Cara is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Haze . That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Tua Cara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haze throws a shot from downtown. Tua Cara moves away and avoids it.
Haze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Quebro Tua Cara.
I think Haze has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darryl Haze !
A relieved looking Darryl Haze thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#1078 River v Ritori
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Haze cracks Akechi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Haze 's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haze 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Haze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akechi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haze misses with a hook
and Akechi counters with a right hand to the body.
Akechi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haze scores with the left hand. Akechi knows he should have avoided that one.
Haze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akechi was well out of range. Poor timing from Haze .
Donk. Haze catches Akechi right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Akechi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haze , pushing him back against the cage.
Haze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akechi lands a left hand.
Akechi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akechi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Haze wants a takedown but no success here.
Akechi cracks Haze with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Akechi.
Akechi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akechi tries to work over Haze 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akechi scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Akechi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haze throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Akechi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haze is looking for a takedown.
Akechi lands with a short shot to the head.
Akechi blocking some punches.
Akechi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akechi has Haze pushed against the cage.
Haze swings wildly with an uppercut but Akechi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akechi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Akechi - that landed with a thud.
Haze can't break the clinch.
Haze working hard to break the clinch.
Haze working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Haze turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akechi is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Akechi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Akechi is trying to control but can't.
Haze throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Akechi to regain full guard.
Akechi is trying to control the position but Haze postures up.
Haze advances to half guard.
Akechi won't allow Haze to pass to mount.
Haze trying to control from Akechi's half guard. Akechi has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Akechi is looking for a triangle but Haze pushes his legs off easily.
Akechi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haze is one step ahead there.
Haze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Haze throws a strike but Akechi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Akechi postures up and lands a big shot to Haze 's brow.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Haze keeps moving.
Haze is controlling Akechi's posture.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Haze keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akechi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Akechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Haze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akechi stands and throws Haze 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Haze is trying to improve his position.
Akechi trying to control the position but Haze is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi dominated that round.
That's time! Akechi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Crunch! Haze slams his shin into Akechi's torso.
A jab from Haze finds it's way through Akechi's defenses.
Akechi slips under a jab from Haze .
Nice uppercut lands for Akechi. That snapped Haze 's head back.
Haze cracks Akechi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haze throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Akechi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haze 's guard.

Haze pushes Akechi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haze scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Darryl Haze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akechi slips under a jab from Haze .
A nice inside leg kick there by Haze . That's going to slow Akechi down.
Haze scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Haze .
Haze looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Akechi misses the target.
Akechi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Akechi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Akechi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haze thuds a left hand into Akechi's body.
Haze lands with an overhand left.
Haze throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akechi on the side of the head.
Haze drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akechi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haze connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akechi momentarily.
Haze takes one to the chin there.
Haze throws a jab but it's blocked by Akechi.
A jab from Haze does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akechi throws a hook but Haze avoids it easily.
Haze stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Haze getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Haze misses the shot to the body.
Akechi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Akechi swings for the body but Haze moves out of range.
Akechi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Haze throws a nice looking combination but Akechi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haze digs a good hook to Akechi's body.
Akechi throws a jab but it's blocked by Haze .
Haze throws out a powerful jab.
Akechi dodges the punch combination from Haze .
Haze throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sloppy strikes from Haze . Those never looked like landing.
Akechi throwing a counter right hand but Haze manages to avoid it.
Haze missing with a left hand there. Akechi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Akechi misses.
Akechi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haze .#TD2#
Haze closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Akechi quickly recovers to half guard.
Haze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akechi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Akechi.
Haze trying to control but Akechi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Akechi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akechi is on top in guard. #REVR#
Akechi is pushing down on Haze 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Haze is fighting to maintain full guard but Akechi has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Akechi controlling the pace.
Haze gets back to full guard.
Akechi is pushing down on Haze 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Haze is fighting to maintain full guard but Akechi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Akechi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still in half guard, Akechi seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Haze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Haze cracks Akechi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Akechi fails to land with a series of punches.
Akechi digs a good hook to Haze 's body.
Akechi scores with a shot to the body.
Haze pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haze throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Akechi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Haze won't be happy with that.
Haze tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haze looking very determined here, making life difficult for Akechi.
Akechi keeps control of the position as Haze tries to break free.
Haze is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Akechi. #T1#
Haze tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Akechi looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Haze defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Akechi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Haze defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T2#
Akechi controlling well, preventing Haze from escaping the position.
Haze keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Akechi working for a choke but Haze is defending well. #SUB#
Akechi working for the choke. #T3#
Akechi tries to get the hooks in deep but Haze pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Akechi tightening his grip on Haze , looking for the choke.
Haze is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Akechi doesn't have the hooks in and Haze manages to turn into his guard.
Akechi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Haze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haze postures up.
Haze landing some decent shots from guard.
Akechi pulls Haze in close to prevent any damage.
Haze trying to control but Akechi is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jubei Akechi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Akechi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jubei Akechi!
A very excited looking Jubei Akechi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#1072 Dustfinger v Drop
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Haze connects with a jab.#CL2#
Mazzariello gets a clinch. #BC#
Haze breaks the clinch.
Haze misses with a body shot.
Haze misses with a hook.
Mazzariello misses with a straight right.
Haze fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Mazzariello closes the distance and clinches.
Haze tries to break the clinch but Mazzariello is controlling the position.
Mazzariello working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haze .
Mazzariello blocks a body shot from Haze .
Haze wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haze is trying to drag Mazzariello to the mat but Mazzariello just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Haze tries to throw a body punch but Mazzariello avoids it by throwing Haze back against the cage. #T1#
Mazzariello working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mazzariello works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haze tries to throw a body punch but Mazzariello avoids it by throwing Haze back against the cage.
Haze misses with the head strike.
Haze changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mazzariello fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Haze throws a hook but Mazzariello blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Haze .
Mazzariello fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Haze on the side of the head.
Mazzariello throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mazzariello throws a lazy right hand but Haze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mazzariello just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Haze was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mazzariello.
Haze misses with a wild combination.
Haze dips to his left and cracks Mazzariello with an uppercut!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mazzariello looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Mazzariello.
Darryl Haze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazzariello checks a leg kick nicely.
Haze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazzariello tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mazzariello throws the left hand but Haze avoids the punch easily.
Mazzariello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazzariello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haze .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzariello misses with a low kick.
Haze stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Haze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazzariello wants to clinch
and Haze counters with a straight right hand.
Haze feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mazzariellos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Haze scores with a jab.
Haze has been working on his balance at Gumburcules Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mazzariello.
Mazzariello has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mazzariello there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mazzariello tries to land a leg kick but Haze saw it coming and moves away.
Haze appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Haze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazzariello.
Mazzariello scores with the left hand. Haze knows he should have avoided that one.
Haze throws a hook but Mazzariello avoids it easily.
A big left from Haze misses.
Mazzariello wants to counter with a clinch but Haze pushes him away.
Haze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haze throws a hook but Mazzariello blocks it.
Mazzariello now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Haze scores with a jab to the head.
Mazzariello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haze .
Mazzariello misses with a wild body shot.
Mazzariello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haze .
A low kick lands for Haze .
Mazzariello slips a straight right by Haze .#CL2#
Mazzariello moves into range and clinches up with Haze .
Haze lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Haze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mazzariello throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mazzariello throws a hook but Haze blocks it.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haze moves out of range of the leg kick from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello looks to land a combination. Haze sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Haze throws a lazy right hand but Mazzariello sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haze checks a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello swings for the body but Haze moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Haze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mazzariello gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Haze looks to land a right hand but Mazzariello moved out of range.
Haze looks to land a left hand but Mazzariello moved out of range nicely.
Haze looks to throw the jab but Mazzariello is out of range.
Haze tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mazzariello throws a leg kick but Haze moved away.
Haze is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mazzariello lands a two punch combo.
Haze throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazzariello.
A leg kick checked by Mazzariello.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darryl Haze will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mazzariello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haze misses with a body punch
and Mazzariello counters with a straight right hand.
Haze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mazzariello steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Haze . That one must have hurt.
Mazzariello fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mazzariello misses with a wild body shot.
Mazzariello thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haze misses with a kick to the body
enabling Mazzariello to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Mazzariello. Those never looked like landing.
Mazzariello scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Haze lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazzariello tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Haze .#CL2#
Mazzariello moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Mazzariello scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mazzariello gets underhooks to prevent Haze 's takedown attempt.
Haze scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Mazzariello cracks Haze with a nice body shot.
Mazzariello blocks a body shot from Haze .
Mazzariello avoids a wild elbow strike from Haze .
Mazzariello lands with a right to the head.
Mazzariello misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mazzariello - that landed with a thud.
Haze lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Haze softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Haze struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzariello controls his hands.
Mazzariello lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haze backwards.
Haze is trying to push Mazzariello away but Mazzariello has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haze .
Haze swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzariello uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Mazzariello.
Delbert Mazzariello seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Haze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haze looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haze .
Haze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzariello's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haze takes a shot to the head.
Haze is trying to force a seperation but Mazzariello has the dominant position.
Haze drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mazzariello pulls his leg out and moves away.
Haze misses with a hook.
Haze with a nice cross.
Mazzariello staying out of range there.
Haze jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Haze misses the target.
Haze walks into a left hand.
Haze misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Haze delivers a nice body kick.
Mazzariello tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick from Mazzariello misses
and Haze counters with a stiff right hand.
Mazzariello looks to land a right hand but Haze moved out of range.
Haze scores with a hook.#CL2#
Mazzariello closes the distance and pushes Haze back into the cage.
Haze wants to break the clinch but can't.
Haze is trying to break the clinch but Mazzariello is controlling him.
Haze avoiding damage as Mazzariello throws knees to the body.
Haze throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Haze lands with a light punch inside.
Haze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haze wants to get back to striking at distance but Mazzariello won't allow it.
Haze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Haze misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazzariello works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Haze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haze throws a shot from downtown. Mazzariello moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Mazzariello. Those never looked like landing.
Haze throws a right hand that misses
and Mazzariello counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzariello moves out of range as Haze strikes.
A shot to the liver by Haze . Beautiful body shot.
Mazzariello moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazzariello tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haze is able to avoid easily.
Mazzariello throws a leg kick but Haze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Haze .
Haze swings for the body but Mazzariello moves out of range.
Haze rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mazzariello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mazzariello fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haze is out of range.
Mazzariello lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darryl Haze will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Haze throws a looping overhand right but Mazzariello ducks down to avoid it.
Haze throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mazzariello makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Mazzariello tries to sprawl but Haze drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Haze is thwarting Mazzariello's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Haze .
Haze lands with a punch from half guard.
Mazzariello is positioning himself well to prevent Haze advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Mazzariello is rocked!
Haze drops an elbow to the side of Mazzariello's head.
Mazzariello is still in real trouble! Can Haze finish him?
Haze lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Mazzariello quite badly. Mazzariello pulls Haze in close trying to recover. Haze postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Mazzariello on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Mazzariello doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darryl Haze !
Darryl Haze seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1065 Robson v Bond
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Haze delivers a nice body kick.
Haze throws an overhand right that lands on Niaz's shoulder, as Niaz tries to avoid the shot.
Jab by Haze .
Haze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niaz.
Haze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Haze misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Niaz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Haze is trying to control but can't.
Haze regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Haze has an active guard here but Niaz has managed to pass into half guard.
Niaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Niaz is looking to take a break and control but Haze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Niaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Haze wants to control but Niaz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Haze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Niaz wants to pass to mount but Haze is defending the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Niaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Haze sees it coming and defends easily.
Haze is looking to improve his position.
Haze is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Niaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Niaz's back!
Niaz is really stuck here.
Haze is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Niaz up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haze has the hooks in. Niaz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Niaz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Haze 's guard. Nice work there by Niaz. #T3##SUB#
Haze looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haze bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Niaz's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Niaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haze defends well.
Haze wants to control from the top but Niaz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Niaz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Haze has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Niaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haze pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Niaz is refusing to be controlled, as Haze sits in half guard.
Haze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Haze controlling the pace.
Niaz wants to control but Haze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Niaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haze pulls his head out easily.
Haze throwing shots but Niaz is blocking nicely.
Haze working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Haze dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Niaz is defended easily by Haze .
Niaz slips a jab from Haze .
Niaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Niaz wants to clinch up but Haze keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Haze looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Niaz!
Haze trying to control the action but Niaz is working from the bottom.
Niaz taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze cracks Niaz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Niaz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Haze 's best efforts.#T1#
Niaz wants to control but Haze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Niaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haze .
Haze is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Niaz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Niaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Haze landing some decent shots from guard.
Haze throws a strike but Niaz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Haze keeping full guard, as Niaz tries to pass.
Haze trying to control the position. #T2#
Haze is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Niaz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Haze working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Niaz has passed into half guard!
Haze wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Haze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Niaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haze is trying to control but can't.
Niaz is controlling the pace.
Niaz prevents Haze from improving his position.
Darryl Haze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Niaz is trying to work for a kimura but Haze is defending well. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Haze wants to get back to full guard.
Haze is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Niaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Niaz's back!
Haze trying to control.
Haze lands a shot to the body.
Haze has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Niaz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haze is looking to control Niaz but Niaz is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Haze dominated that second round.
That's time! Haze 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Haze misses with a hook. Niaz ducked under it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Haze scores with a four punch combination!
Haze misses with a right hand #TD2#
so Niaz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Haze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Niaz defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haze is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Niaz has his feet on Haze 's thighs here. He's pushed Haze off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Haze screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Niaz!
After winning the bout, Dick Niaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Kinsman misses the target.
Haze pushes Kinsman away with a front kick.
Haze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kinsman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Haze .
A combination from Kinsman does no damage.
It seemed like Haze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kinsman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kinsman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kinsman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kinsman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Haze - the referee stops the clock and Kinsman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Haze . Kinsman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Haze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haze lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Haze finds it's way through Kinsman's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haze wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Haze drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kinsman's face as Haze controls the position. #SUB2#
Haze tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Haze working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Kinsman is trying to work for a sweep but Haze has mounted him!
Haze pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Haze with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#Kinsman is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Haze is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kinsman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Haze trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kinsman is working to get back to half guard.
Haze working Kinsman over with strikes here.
Oh Kinsman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Haze drops a big elbow. That's hurt Kinsman! More shots from Haze and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darryl Haze !
A relieved looking Darryl Haze thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1035 Dustfinger vs Puno
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Haze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pizziconi manages to avoid it.
Pizziconi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Haze sprawls and moves away.
Pizziconi throws a right and a left that Haze avoids nicely.
Pizziconi shoots for a double leg takedown but Haze sprawls well. He's pushed Pizziconi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Haze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pizziconi has a takedown stuffed.
Haze explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD#
Pizziconi feints and as Haze raises his hands in defense, Pizziconi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pizziconi with a nice head shot there.
Haze seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Haze bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pizziconi's guard. #REVB#
Pizziconi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Haze prevents Pizziconi from getting back to his feet.
Pizziconi trying to control the position here.
Haze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Haze throwing strikes from guard but Pizziconi blocks nicely.
Pizziconi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haze trying to control but Pizziconi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pizziconi working for a triangle but Haze defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haze controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pizziconi wants to stand up but Haze is controlling him.
Haze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pizziconi is trying to keep Haze in close.
Pizziconi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Haze is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pizziconi keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
Haze postures up. #T3#
Haze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pizziconi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haze leaves Pizziconi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pizziconi fails to land the takedown.
Nice body kick from Haze .
Pizziconi tries to clinch
and Haze counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pizziconi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Haze 's coach down at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haze 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pizziconi shoots for a takedown but Haze saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Haze is trying to defend but Pizziconi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Haze is looking for a sweep. Pizziconi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Pizziconi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Haze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pizziconi pulls his head out easily.
Pizziconi is trying to control the action in half guard but Haze is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Haze avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pizziconi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pizziconi is trying to control the action in half guard but Haze is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darryl Haze will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pizziconi fails with the takedown.
Haze misses with a looping left.
Pizziconi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pizziconi wants to clinch.
Haze goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pizziconi avoids the body shot from Haze .
Osmany Pizziconi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Haze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pizziconi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pizziconi tries to counter with a takedown but Haze is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pizziconi fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Pizziconi drives through with a takedown into Haze 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Haze working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Haze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Haze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pizziconi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pizziconi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Pizziconi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pizziconi has managed to get both his arms back between Haze 's legs - danger averted.
Haze not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pizziconi postures up in Haze 's guard and throws a big left but Haze blocks it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pizziconi content to stall in guard here.
Haze wants to control but Pizziconi passes easily into half guard.
Haze tries to roll over but Pizziconi keeps him under control.#SUB#
Pizziconi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Pizziconi seems to be looking for submissions.
Pizziconi is taking a breather. Haze says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Haze taking some punishment here, with Pizziconi in his half guard. #T3#
Pizziconi working over Haze with some ground and pound. Haze looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pizziconi is pressing down on Haze 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haze is holding on for now.
Pizziconi drops an elbow to the side of Haze 's head.
Nice strikes from Pizziconi there.
Pizziconi is looking to take a break and control but Haze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haze is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pizziconi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Haze keeping control of the position.
Pizziconi trying to control the action but Haze is working from the bottom. #T4#
Pizziconi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Haze tries to hold on but Pizziconi pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Pizziconi.
Pizziconi controlling from the full mount.
Pizziconi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haze tries to reverse the position but Pizziconi maintains control.
Pizziconi with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Osmany Pizziconi dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pizziconi tries to clinch but Haze moves out of range.
Pizziconi has a takedown stuffed.
Pizziconi backing away here, and Haze unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Haze throws a sloppy head kick and Pizziconi moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Haze .
Haze fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pizziconi dives in for a single leg takedown but Haze sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Haze lands a right hand. #TD#
Haze is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pizziconi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Haze to the mat. Haze regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pizziconi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi throwing strikes from guard but Haze blocks nicely.
Pizziconi landing some decent shots from guard.
Pizziconi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Pizziconi postures up.
Osmany Pizziconi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pizziconi pushes down on Haze 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pizziconi is thwarting Haze 's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pizziconi passes into side control, despite Haze 's attempt to control the position.
Haze struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Pizziconi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Haze rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pizziconi's guard! Nice work there by Haze !
Haze wants to control from the top but Pizziconi keeps moving. #T2#
Haze throwing strikes but missing.
Haze postures up in Pizziconi's guard and throws a big left but Pizziconi blocks it.
Pizziconi keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pizziconi is looking for a triangle here but Haze uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Haze trying to control the action but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
Pizziconi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Pizziconi is trying to control Haze 's posture but Haze avoids it. #SUB2#
Haze wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pizziconi, who protects the arm well.
Haze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pizziconi keeps working. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haze throwing strikes but Pizziconi manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Haze wants to control but Pizziconi postures up.
Pizziconi is putting a hurting on Haze here, landing some big shots from side control. #SU#
Pizziconi stands up. #CL#
Pizziconi moves into the clinch.
Pizziconi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haze can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pizziconi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pizziconi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Haze is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Osmany Pizziconi.
I think Pizziconi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osmany Pizziconi!
Osmany Pizziconi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SYN 1029 Return of Tarver
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Haze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Haze .
Bangin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Haze comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haze chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bangin is looking to slow Haze down with leg kicks.
Haze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Haze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bangin is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bangin clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bangin.
Bangin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haze wants to take the fight to the mat but Bangin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bangin lands a right hand. #TD2#
Haze wants the takedown. Bangin is fighting it off but Haze persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bangin's guard against the cage.#T1#
Bangin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bangin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Haze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bangin has his hands on Haze 's head, controlling the position.
Haze stopping the sweep attempt from Bangin.
Bangin controlling Haze 's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Bangin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bangin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Haze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haze misses with a wild body shot.
Haze lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haze lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Haze tries to work over Bangin's front leg with a kick but Bangin checks it.
Haze on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Haze lands a front kick.#T3#
Haze throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Bangin to counter with a crisp jab.
Haze scores with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haze .
Haze misses the shot to the body.
Haze looks to score with a jab to the body but Bangin is just out of range.
Haze is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bangin rather than just go for the knockout.
Haze slips under a jab.
Haze lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bangin will feel that in the morning.
Haze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bangin.
A little jabbing left from Haze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bangin throws a leg kick but Haze sees it coming and moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Haze .
Bangin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Haze , right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haze . Bangin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bangin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haze connects with a leg kick.
Haze misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Bangin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haze looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Haze throws the kick towards the body but Bangin avoids it.
Haze throws a hook to the side of Bangin's head but Bangin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Bangin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haze throws a push kick but Bangin slaps the foot to one side.
Bangin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haze was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bangin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haze 's coach down at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haze 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Haze is looking to slow Bangin down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Haze dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Haze throws a nice head kick!
Bangin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bangin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haze comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haze blocks a low kick nicely.
Bangin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haze throws out the jab.
Bangin slips under a jab from Haze .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bangin.
Darryl Haze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze throws a body kick that misses
and Bangin counters with a nice uppercut.
Bangin throws a leg kick but Haze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bangin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haze . #T1#
Haze takes one to the side of the head.
Bangin misses with a looping left.
Haze staying out of range there.
Haze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangin.
Bangin throws a head kick but Haze moves out of range.
Bangin misses with a body kick.
Haze unleashes a big counter combination but Bangin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Haze misses with a kick to the body.
Bangin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bangin tries to clinch but Haze moves away
and Haze makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice body kick there by Haze .#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Haze . #T2##ES#
Bangin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Bangin misses.
Bangin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haze .
Bangin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bangin slips a jab from Haze .
Haze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haze throws a head kick that half lands.
Haze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haze misses with a double jab.
Bangin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Haze fails with the takedown
and Bangin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Bangin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haze has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haze cracks Bangin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bangin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haze throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Bangin tenderised Haze 's leg. Haze is trying to keep his angry face on.
Haze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bangin circles away quickly and effectively.
Haze throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bangin takes one to the side of the head.
Haze throws a jab when Bangin was well out of range.
Haze misses with a body kick. #T4#
Haze misses with a body shot.
Bangin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bangin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Haze looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Haze is looking to slow Bangin down with leg kicks.
Haze misses with an uppercut
and Bangin counters with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Bangin as he checks the leg kick.
Bangin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haze is out of range and Bangin settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haze blocks a leg kick.
Haze throws a sloppy head kick and Bangin moves out of range easily. #CL#
Haze gets tackled into the cage by Bangin. Bangin maintains the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Haze .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darryl Haze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Haze scores with a jab to the body.
Haze cracks Bangin with an open hand slap.
Haze wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bangin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haze tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bangin thows a leg kick but Haze checks it
and Haze counters with a slapping leg kick.
Haze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bangin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haze throws a looping overhand right but Bangin ducks down to avoid it.
Bangin loads up on a big right hand but Haze slips the punch.#T1##TD2#
Haze fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bangin sprawls well initially but Haze persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Haze stops Bangin from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Haze is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bangin defends it well.
Haze trying to control the action but Bangin is working from the bottom.
Izzy Bangin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Haze is pressing down on Bangin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bangin is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Haze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bangin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haze . #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bangin misses with an uppercut. Haze saw that one coming.
Haze misses with a body shot.
Bangin is looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab from Bangin does it's job there.
Bangin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bangin throws a hook but Haze avoids it easily.
Haze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Haze will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A shot to the liver by Haze . Beautiful body shot.
Darryl Haze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bangin cracks Haze with a good jab.
Haze plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Bangin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bangin digs a right hand into Haze 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haze 's gas tank.
Bangin scores with a shot to the side of Haze 's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haze .
Bangin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Haze fails to land.
Bangin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darryl Haze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haze has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bangin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bangin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haze working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Bangin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haze tries for a takedown. No joy.
Izzy Bangin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darryl Haze .
A short right from Bangin on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haze blocks an uppercut.
Bangin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bangin.#BC2#
Haze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bangin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haze .
Haze connects with the punch.
Haze throws a body shot but no joy.
Bangin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Haze throws a sloppy head kick and Bangin moves out of range easily.
Haze lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bangin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haze throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darryl Haze .
I've got Haze winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darryl Haze !
After winning the bout, Darryl Haze thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1014 Kilo vs Drax
Date: Sep 01, 2023

#R1#
Frank throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haze counters with a right hand to the body.
Frank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haze was well out of range. Poor timing from Frank.
A shot to the liver by Haze . Beautiful body shot.
Frank on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Haze misses with a wild body shot.
Frank throws a jab but it's blocked by Haze .
Haze feints a counter leg kick.
Haze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frank.
Haze gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Haze turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Darryl Haze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frank. Haze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haze throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Frank holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Frank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frank blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haze prevents a body shot from Frank. #T1#
Frank lands a body punch.
Haze is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frank to keep the fight standing.
Haze tries to pull guard but Frank holds him up against the cage and eventually Haze drops back down to his feet.
Haze tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Frank smiles and moves away.
Darius Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darryl Haze .
Haze looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frank tries to clinch but Haze moves out of range.
Haze throws a leg kick
and Frank counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Frank. That snapped Haze 's head back.
Haze lands a leg kick that knocks Frank off balance momentarily.
Frank throws a quick head kick that knocks Haze silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Frank is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Darius Frank!
During a confident post fight interview, Darius Frank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1003 Hlervu vs Branko II
Date: Jul 19, 2023

#R1#
Nice body kick from Haze .
Haze throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Haze misses
letting Tepes lV counter with a right hand.
Haze throws the left hand but Tepes lV avoids the punch easily.
Tepes lV scores with a punch to the head.
Tepes lV throws a poor cross that misses
and Haze counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tepes lV thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Haze tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes lV connects with the punch.
Tepes lV steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haze .
Haze takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haze throws a leg kick but Tepes lV sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes lV! But no joy.
Haze rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes lV counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tepes lV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haze .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes lV keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes lV throws out a counter right but Haze avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Haze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haze throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tepes lV.#TD#
Haze closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tepes lV to the mat! Tepes lV manages to get full guard.
Tepes lV looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haze is one step ahead there.
Tepes lV keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
Tepes lV looking for a sweep. Not yet Tepes lV, not yet.
Haze wants to control from the top but Tepes lV keeps moving.
Haze is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Tepes lV working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haze .
Haze has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tepes lV is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tepes lV is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tepes lV sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Haze is trying desperately to improve position.
Tepes lV throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes lV trying to control but Haze is having none of it. #T3#
Tepes lV controlling the position easily from mount.
Tepes lV breaks from Haze 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Haze is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Haze tries to lock up and control but Tepes lV gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tepes lV trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tepes lV working the ground and pound effectively. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Tepes lV.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tepes lV controlling from the full mount.
Haze is desperately trying to improve his position but Tepes lV has a good base and remains in mount.
Tepes lV wants to control the pace but Haze is squirming around nicely.
Tepes lV has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haze is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tepes lV looking to control but Haze is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Haze is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes lV dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Haze misses the shot to the body.
Haze is looking to wear down Tepes lV with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tepes lV connects with a body shot.
Tepes lV fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tepes lV misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tepes lV swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Haze darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Haze tries to pass to full mount but Tepes lV defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tepes lV defending well though.
Tepes lV is pressing down on Haze 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Haze controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Tepes lV pulls Haze in close to his closed guard and prevents Haze from doing any damage or advancing position.
Haze is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Haze wants to control from the top but Tepes lV keeps moving.
Haze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tepes lV seems keen to control Haze 's posture.
Tepes lV is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Haze throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haze throwing strikes from guard but Tepes lV blocks nicely.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tepes lV wants to sweep but no luck.
Haze trying to control but Tepes lV is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Tepes lV.
Vlad Tepes lV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haze slips under a jab from Tepes lV.
Haze is looking to slow Tepes lV down with leg kicks.
Haze shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tepes lV sprawls well. Tepes lV wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haze gets slowly back to his feet.
Tepes lV feints a counter leg kick.
Tepes lV ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Tepes lV scores with a nice strike.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV cracks Haze with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Tepes lV misses
and Haze counters with a nice body kick.
Haze is looking to slow Tepes lV down with leg kicks.
Haze has been working on his balance at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tepes lV.
Haze blocks a jab.
A jab from Haze does it's job there.
Haze throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tepes lV counters with a stiff right hand.
Haze misses with a body shot
and Tepes lV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vlad Tepes lV seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tepes lV scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes lV finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Tepes lV. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haze on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haze smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Haze with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tepes lV counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tepes lV pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes lV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haze blocks a jab.
Haze tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vlad Tepes lV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes lV throws the left hand but Haze avoids the punch easily.
Haze slips a straight right by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Haze on the side of the head.
Haze looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Tepes lV misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes lV showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Haze misses the shot to the body.
Tepes lV appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haze lands a front kick.
Haze throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tepes lV to counter with a crisp jab.
Haze shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tepes lV sprawls well. Tepes lV wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haze gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Tepes lV lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haze doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haze throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tepes lV counters with a nice body shot.
Jab, jab by Tepes lV - just one landing.
Haze misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Tepes lV to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Haze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV throws a hook to the side of Haze 's head but Haze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haze staying out of range there.
Haze throws a combination that misses
and Haze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haze throws out a loose jab but Tepes lV uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haze fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tepes lV is out of range.
Tepes lV flicks out a counter leg kick but Haze steps away.
Tepes lV wants to land a leg kick but Haze is out of range.
Haze throws a hook but Tepes lV avoids it easily.
Tepes lV throws a head kick that misses.
Haze throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Haze .
Vlad Tepes lV is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tepes lV has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Haze .
Tepes lV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tepes lV misses the shot to the body.
Haze checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tepes lV fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tepes lV chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haze can pounce on him.
Tepes lV misses with a hook to the body
and Haze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haze slips under a jab.
Haze checks a leg kick.
Haze thows a leg kick but Tepes lV checks it
and Tepes lV counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tepes lV throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haze .
Haze lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Darryl Haze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Tepes lV tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes lV takes one on the button.
Haze bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tepes lV's head backwards.
Haze throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tepes lV's waist but Tepes lV gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haze off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Haze . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tepes lV throws a jab but it's blocked by Haze .
Haze throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tepes lV gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Haze counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Tepes lV. Beautiful body shot.
Haze swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes lV connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haze has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tepes lV finds it's way round the side to connect with Haze 's head.
Tepes lV scores with a head kick. Haze tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tepes lV ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes lV fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haze checks it well.
Tepes lV jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haze tries to move into range but Tepes lV moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes lV. Haze does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Haze misses the target.
Tepes lV throws a wild body kick that Haze sees coming a mile off.
Tepes lV uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haze .
A head kick misses from Tepes lV.
Haze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tepes lV.
Haze on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tepes lV. Tepes lV obviously looking to wear him down.
Tepes lV moves out of range of the leg kick from Haze .
Tepes lV just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Haze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes lV comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tepes lV has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes lV!
An out of breath Vlad Tepes lV thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 992 Bleak vs Seran
Date: Jun 14, 2023

#R1#
Zaadha misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Haze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haze slips a jab from Zaadha.
Zaadha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haze connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaadha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zaadha misses with a body kick.
Haze throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Haze cracks Zaadha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zaadha misses with a wild combination.
Haze half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zaadha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zaadha throws a head kick that half lands. #T1#
Zaadha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That kick from Haze tenderised Zaadha's leg. Zaadha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zaadha misses with a lunging right hand
and Haze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haze keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Haze pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Zaadha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haze misses with a low kick.
Zaadha misses with a hook.
Haze tries to counter with a takedown but Zaadha is quick to defend against it.
Haze throws a head kick but Zaadha moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Zaadha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a lunging right hand
and Haze counters with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haze .#T2#
Haze misses with an uppercut
and Zaadha counters with a leg kick.
Zaadha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaadha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha lands a front kick.#TD#
Haze shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zaadha's guard.
Haze trying to control but Zaadha is working from the bottom.
Haze preventing the sweep.
Haze looking to pass the guard.
Haze lands a couple of digs.
Haze is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Haze trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zaadha manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Haze not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zaadha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zaadha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zaadha stopping the sweep attempt from Haze .
Zaadha is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haze is on top in guard. #REVR#
Haze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zaadha keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
Zaadha is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zaadha pulls Haze in to control the position.
Haze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaadha is keeping the position for now.
Zaadha has Haze pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darryl Haze will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Haze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaadha looks to throw a body kick#TD#
so Haze counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Haze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zaadha wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Haze postures up in Zaadha's guard and throws a big left but Zaadha blocks it.
Haze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zaadha seems keen to control Haze 's posture.
Zaadha trying to keep a closed guard but Haze is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Zaadha keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zaadha tries to land a body kick
and Haze counters with a nice body kick.
Haze throws an overhand right that lands on Zaadha's shoulder, as Zaadha tries to avoid the shot.
Zaadha moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Zaadha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaadha with a nice calf kick.
Haze misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zaadha misses with a left hand
and Haze finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Haze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haze throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaadha throws a lazy right hand but Haze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haze appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haze has been working on his balance at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Zaadha.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haze .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaadha! But no joy.#T2#
Haze scores with a jab to the head.
Haze connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut.
Haze swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zaadha throws a looping overhand right but Haze ducks down to avoid it.
Haze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haze keeps Zaadha at a distance using the push kick.
Zaadha connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaadha misses with a left hand #TD#
and Haze counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zaadha trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haze looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Haze performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zaadha trying to control but Haze postures up. #T3#
Haze is trying to control. Zaadha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Haze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zaadha is not content to let Haze control the position.
Haze has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zaadha is looking to escape.
Haze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaadha can do to turn this around?
Haze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaadha keeps working.
Haze with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haze scores with a shot to the body.
Zaadha just misses with a punch to the body.
Haze throws a nice looking combination but Zaadha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses
and Haze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Haze scores with the left hand. Zaadha knows he should have avoided that one.
Zaadha moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaadha misses with a two punch combination.
Zaadha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Haze tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaadha misses with a straight right.
Haze swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Haze dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Haze tries to land a front kick but Zaadha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haze bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaadha's head backwards.
Zaadha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaadha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaadha misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Darryl Haze is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target.
Zaadha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haze fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zaadha just manages to avoid it.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Haze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zaadha throws a right hand that misses
and Haze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaadha misses the target.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaadha avoids the body shot from Haze .
Zaadha swings away with a body shot that misses
and Haze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Zaadha wants to clinch up but Haze keeps it at a distance.
Haze feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Haze lands a front kick.
Zaadha misses with a wild body shot.
Haze attempts a counter takedown but Zaadha avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Haze shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Haze was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zaadha struggling a bit here.
Haze working the ground and pound from side control.
Zaadha struggling a bit here.
Haze in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Haze is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zaadha has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Zaadha wants to control but Haze postures up.
Zaadha is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Haze is staying active.
Haze throws a strike aimed at the side of Zaadha's head but Zaadha avoids it well.
Zaadha sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Haze looks to land a strike but Zaadha avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zaadha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haze is one step ahead there.
Haze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haze looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haze passes Zaadha's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Haze stalling.
Haze trying to control from Zaadha's half guard. Zaadha has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Haze looking to sit in guard and control but Zaadha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Zaadha being controlled here momentarily.
Darryl Haze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zaadha trying to control the position from guard on top but Haze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Haze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zaadha looking to sit in guard and control but Haze gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ri Zaadha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaadha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaadha trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Darryl Haze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haze slips nicely into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darryl Haze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haze has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darryl Haze !
After winning the bout, Darryl Haze thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 980 Olsen vs. Maluga III
Date: May 03, 2023

#R1#
Haze circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haze moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Odimabesser. That's going to slow Haze down.
Haze looks to land a body kick but Odimabesser moved away.
Odimabesser tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haze avoids a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Haze misses.
The fighters circling - Haze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Odimabesser wants to clinch
and Haze counters with a thumping low kick.
Odimabesser fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haze .
Odimabesser throws the left hand but Haze avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haze ! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odimabesser wants to clinch up but Haze keeps it at a distance.
Haze tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Odimabesser forces Haze back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Odimabesser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Haze tries to keep at a distance but Odimabesser has taken the fight into the clinch.
Haze prevents a body shot from Odimabesser. #T1##BC#
Odimabesser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Odimabesser gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Haze counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Odimabesser is not content to let Haze control the position.
Haze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haze wants to take a breather but Odimabesser is having none of it.
Odimabesser wants to get back to his feet.
Haze seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Odimabesser looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haze wants to pass to mount but Odimabesser is defending the position. #T2#
Haze slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Odimabesser is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haze pulls his head out easily.
Odimabesser slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Haze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Odimabesser tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haze with a nice head shot there.
Haze is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Odimabesser looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Odimabesser is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haze is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haze is in close to Odimabesser's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Odimabesser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haze controls from within his opponent's guard.
Haze wants to control from the top but Odimabesser keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Haze tries to free his leg and advance position but Odimabesser is retaining full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Odimabesser is looking to cinch up a triangle. Haze throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Odimabesser's body to avoid the submission. Odimabesser has instead reached around Haze 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Odimabesser arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kanud Odimabesser!
A very excited looking Kanud Odimabesser made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Bellicose XXXIX
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Haze throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Szopa scores with a body shot.
Haze looks to score with a jab to the body but Szopa is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Szopa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haze loads up on a big right hand but Szopa slips the punch.
Haze fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Szopa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good standup being displayed there by Haze as he connects with a hook.
Haze lands with an overhand left.
A cross from Haze lands.
Haze defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Szopa.
Haze misses with an uppercut. Szopa saw that one coming.
Haze slips under a jab from Szopa.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Szopa.
Haze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haze throws a nice head kick!
Haze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Szopa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haze .
Szopa misses with a lunging right hand
and Haze counters with a leg kick.
Haze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Szopa but Szopa pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Szopa throws the left hand but Haze avoids the punch easily.
Haze lands a leg kick that knocks Szopa off balance momentarily.
Haze misses with a lunging right hand
and Szopa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Szopa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haze blocks a jab.
Haze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Szopa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haze throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Szopa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Szopa misses with a straight left.
Haze tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Szopa defends well and Haze ends up having to push Szopa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ingo Szopa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darryl Haze .
Haze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haze lands with a shot to the body.
Haze connects with the punch.
Szopa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Haze .
Szopa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haze .#T2#
Szopa missing with a left hand there. Haze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Haze releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Haze misses the jab.
Haze 's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haze 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Haze lands a jab.
Szopa swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haze ! But no joy.
Haze moves away from the strike by Szopa.
Szopa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haze misses with a hook. Szopa ducked under it nicely.
Haze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haze defending well as Szopa loads up on a big left hand.
Szopa misses with an uppercut. Haze saw that one coming.
Szopa misses with a body shot.
Haze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Szopa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Szopa just misses with a punch to the body.
Haze tests Szopa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haze lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Haze slips under a jab from Szopa.
Szopa misses with a looping left.
Haze thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Szopa if he has to take too many more of those.
Haze is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Szopa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Szopa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Haze drives through with a takedown into guard.
Szopa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haze is one step ahead there.
Haze slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haze trying to control but Szopa is working from the bottom.
Haze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Szopa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Szopa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
Szopa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Haze avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Szopa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haze defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haze slips nicely into half guard.
Haze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Szopa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Szopa tries to get to full guard but Haze has control of the leg.
Haze is keen to just control but Szopa is a slippery customer.
Szopa wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Haze dominated that round.
That's time! Szopa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A shot to the liver by Szopa. Beautiful body shot.
Szopa misses with a straight left.
A jab from Szopa misses.
Szopa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Szopa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Haze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haze slips a straight right by Szopa.
Haze tries a quick counter leg kick but Szopa is wise to it.
Szopa loads up on a big right hand but Haze slips the punch.
Haze connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Haze lands with an overhand left.
Haze connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Szopa's hands.
Darryl Haze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Szopa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szopa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Haze counters with a good low kick that Szopa was not able to check.
An inside leg kick lands from Haze .
Szopa misses with a hook to the body
and Haze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Haze lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haze . #T1#
Haze misses with a straight left.
Szopa misses the body punch #TD2#
and Haze counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Szopa trying to hold on to Haze 's head to control him but Haze postures up.
Haze landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Haze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Szopa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haze seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Haze trying to control from half guard but Szopa is working away.
Szopa is trying to maintain the position but Haze is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Haze is keen to just control but Szopa is a slippery customer.
Szopa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haze content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Haze lands strikes from half guard.
Haze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Szopa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haze looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Szopa trying to control from the bottom.
Haze moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Haze advances to mount.
Szopa regains half guard.
Szopa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Szopa is trying to get back to full guard.
Szopa is not content to let Haze control the position.#T4#
Szopa wants to improve his position but Haze is controlling well.
Haze is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Szopa is trying to get back to full guard.
Haze trying to control from half guard but Szopa is working away.
Haze moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here as Haze stalls from top position.
Szopa tries to control but Haze manages to take his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Haze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Szopa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Szopa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haze , as that shot connected.
Haze scores with a body shot.
Haze looks to score with a jab to the body but Szopa is just out of range.
Szopa looks to land a left hand but Haze moved out of range nicely.
Szopa misses with a straight right.
Szopa misses with a lunging right hand
and Haze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Szopa loads up on a big right hand but Haze slips the punch.
Haze looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Szopa misses the target.
Haze lands a head kick. Szopa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab from Szopa misses.
Haze throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice straight punches there by Haze . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haze .#T1#
Szopa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Szopa blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szopa. Haze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haze scores with a hook to the body. Szopa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szopa. Haze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szopa swings for the body but Haze moves out of range.
Szopa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Haze takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haze takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Haze moves out of range as Szopa strikes.
Haze looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Szopa misses the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Haze finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Haze throws a hook but Szopa blocks it.
Haze moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haze lands a high kick!
Ingo Szopa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Haze avoids the body shot from Szopa.
Haze feints and then cracks Szopa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Szopa down.
Haze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Szopa is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Szopa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Haze napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Haze managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Szopa.
Haze prevents Szopa from improving position.
Haze is working to avoid the ground and pound but Szopa connects with a decent elbow.
Szopa trying to control the action but Haze is working from the bottom. #T3#
Szopa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Szopa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Haze tries to buck Szopa off but Szopa is having none of it.
The ground and pound from Szopa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Haze manages to work his way to half guard, despite Szopa's best efforts.
Haze is looking to control Szopa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haze avoid being mounted?
Haze is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Haze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Szopa connects with a nice short shot to Haze 's temple. #T4#
Haze is pressing down on Szopa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Szopa trying to control the position from guard on top but Haze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szopa postures up and lands a big shot to Haze 's brow.
Szopa postures up and lands a big shot to Haze 's brow.
Szopa postures up in Haze 's guard and throws a big left but Haze blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Szopa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haze pulls Szopa in close to his closed guard and prevents Szopa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Darryl Haze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haze not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darryl Haze .
Well Haze has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darryl Haze !
After winning the bout, Darryl Haze thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose XXIX
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Hiddens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hiddens.
As Hiddens backs off Haze throws a huge counter combo but Hiddens manages to avoid it all.
Hiddens loads up on a big right hand but Haze slips the punch.
Hiddens throws a leg kick but Haze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hiddens lands a right hook to the body.
Haze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hiddens.
Haze loads up on a big right hand but Hiddens slips the punch.
Haze attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hiddens appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Haze gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hiddens to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Haze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hiddens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Haze keeping moving, preventing Hiddens from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Haze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hiddens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hiddens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Haze trying to control the position here.
Haze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Hiddens's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hiddens sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hiddens stopping the sweep attempt from Haze .
Haze keeping moving, preventing Hiddens from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hiddens looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haze stuffs the takedown.
Haze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haze drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Haze checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Haze scores with a takedown into Hiddens's guard.
Haze wants to control from the top but Hiddens keeps moving.
Haze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hiddens managing to control the position. #T3#
Haze is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Haze wants to control from the top but Hiddens keeps moving.
Hiddens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haze looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hiddens has Haze pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haze trying to control but Hiddens is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hiddens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiddens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiddens throws a body kick that misses.
Hiddens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haze .
Haze lands a jab.
Hiddens misses with a hook. Haze ducked under it nicely.
Hiddens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Haze takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hiddens is defended easily by Haze .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for FullOf Hiddens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiddens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haze throws out the jab.
Hiddens tries to counter with a takedown but Haze is quick to defend against it.
Nice takedown defense from Haze . No joy for Hiddens on that attempt.
Haze looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiddens is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darryl Haze will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Haze walks into a straight right hand from Hiddens.
FullOf Hiddens is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick from Haze , right into the meat of the thigh.
Hiddens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hiddens lands a right hook to the body.
Hiddens misses the shot to the body.
Haze pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hiddens is out of range and Haze settles back down.
Hiddens avoids the body shot from Haze .
Hiddens misses with a hook. Haze ducked under it nicely.
Haze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hiddens.
Hiddens looks to land a body kick but Haze moved away.
Haze looks to land a right hand but Hiddens moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A shot to the liver by Haze . Beautiful body shot.
Haze connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Haze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haze throws a hook but Hiddens blocks it.#T1#
Hiddens throws a body punch but Haze moves out of range.
Hiddens misses with an uppercut.
Haze throws a chopping leg kick but Hiddens manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Haze misses with a body shot.
Hiddens attempts a counter takedown but Haze avoids it well and moves away.
Hiddens catches Haze with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hiddens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haze lands with a right hand.
Haze looks to land a body kick but Hiddens moved away.
Hiddens keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hiddens throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Haze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haze slips a jab from Hiddens.
Haze misses with a straight left.
Hiddens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hiddens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiddens scoring well with a low kick there.
Haze misses with an uppercut.
Haze 's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haze 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Hiddens throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Haze .
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Hiddens misses the target.
Haze misses with a kick to the body.
Hiddens misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haze lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hiddens has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hiddens and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Haze looks to throw the jab but Hiddens is out of range.
Hiddens lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Haze blocks a head kick by Hiddens.
Hiddens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hiddens digs a good body shot into Haze 's ribs.
Hiddens moves out of range of the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hiddens lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Haze has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haze and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hiddens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haze is looking to score with low kicks.
Hiddens slips under a jab.
Haze throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Hiddens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haze moves out of range as Hiddens strikes.
Haze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiddens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haze as he jumps to the side.
Hiddens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haze tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hiddens half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hiddens staying out of range there.
Hiddens feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Hiddens changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Haze looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hiddens connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Haze some visible discomfort.
Hiddens landing strikes.
Hiddens taking a break here but Haze is having none of it and regains half guard.
Haze gets back to full guard. #T4#
Hiddens throwing strikes from guard but Haze blocks nicely.
Hiddens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haze is trying to control the position but Hiddens postures up.
Hiddens trying to control but Haze is working from the bottom.
Hiddens is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hiddens with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that FullOf Hiddens will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Haze takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD#
Hiddens throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Haze was covering up waiting for the punch and Hiddens finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hiddens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hiddens advances to half guard.
Hiddens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haze 's head.
Hiddens scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Haze keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hiddens with the ground and pound but Haze uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hiddens preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hiddens working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Haze 's head.
Haze keeping full guard, as Hiddens tries to pass. #SUB2#
Haze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hiddens postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiddens scoring with some ground and pound.
Hiddens stays in close to Haze 's body and controls the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hiddens is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Hiddens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hiddens has managed to get both his arms back between Haze 's legs - danger averted.
Haze has momentary wrist control but Hiddens slips an elbow through the middle.
Haze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hiddens connects with a couple of short punches.
Hiddens landing with the ground and pound.
Hiddens is looking to work some ground and pound but Haze has wrist control.#T3##SUB2#
Haze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hiddens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hiddens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hiddens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hiddens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haze looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hiddens misses with an uppercut. Haze saw that one coming.
Hiddens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haze takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hiddens cracks Haze with a good jab.#TD2#
Haze scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Haze wants to control but Hiddens is keeping him busy. #T4#
Haze prevents Hiddens from improving his position.
Haze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hiddens's head.
Haze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hiddens here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Haze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hiddens defending well though.
Hiddens gets back to full guard.
Hiddens has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Haze wants to control from the top but Hiddens keeps moving.
Hiddens has Haze pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haze wants to control from the top but Hiddens keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
FullOf Hiddens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hiddens has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... FullOf Hiddens!
A very excited looking FullOf Hiddens rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Bellicose XXII
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Haze lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Haze .
Madison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haze scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from Madison misses.
Haze tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Haze . Beautiful body shot.
Madison misses with a body punch
and Haze counters with a good low kick that Madison was not able to check.
Haze looks to land a combination but Madison avoids it well.
Haze throws a series of punches but Madison moves out of range.
Haze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Madison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Madison drives through and clinches with Haze against the cage.
Madison taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Haze managing to block the knees to the body from Madison.
Haze tries to work over Madison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haze leaning his opponent against the cage.
Madison stalls. #T1#
Haze stalling in the clinch but Madison improves position.
Haze is trying to maintain a safe position but Madison gets an underhook and turns Haze into the cage.
Haze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haze wants to stall.
Madison tries to land knees in the clinch but Haze avoids the damage to the body.
Madison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haze avoiding damage as Madison throws knees to the body.
Haze stalling.
Madison gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Madison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haze .
Haze managing to block the knees to the body from Madison.
Madison misses with the head strike. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Madison fails to land.
I was talking to Madison's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Madison.
Madison tries to land knees in the clinch but Haze avoids the damage to the body.
Haze is looking to control Madison's arms but Madison gets an underhook and turns him. Now Haze has his back to the cage.
Madison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Madison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Madison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Haze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Madison tries to clinch up but Haze circles away and keeps his distance.
Haze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madison.
Haze lands with a straight right. Madison didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Madison misses.
Haze looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mick Madison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mick Madison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Madison moves into the clinch.
Haze is trying to pull guard but Madison turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haze .
Haze jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Madison walks away with a smile on his face. Haze gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Haze fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Madison tries to clinch but Haze moves out of range.
Haze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Madison.
Madison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haze manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haze .
Haze takes a swing at Madison's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Madison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Madison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haze blocks a low kick nicely.
Haze with a nice calf kick.
Madison takes one to the chin there.
Haze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Madison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Madison throws a hook to the side of Haze 's head but Haze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haze 's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haze 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Madison tries to clinch up but Haze circles away and keeps his distance.
Madison backing away here, and Haze unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Haze buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Madison moves in looking to clinch but Haze pushes him off.
Haze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Madison just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madison cracks Haze with a right hand to the side of the head.
Haze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4##CL#
Madison pushes Haze up against the cage in a clinch.
Madison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Madison scores with a shoulder strike.
Madison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Madison being controlled against the cage.
Haze blocks an uppercut.
Madison throws a punch but it's blocked by Haze .
Madison lands a left hand.
Madison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haze is defending well for now.
Madison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Haze avoiding damage.
Madison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Madison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Haze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Madison misses with a double jab.
Haze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mick Madison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Madison sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Haze tries to keep at a distance but Madison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Madison misses with a punch on the inside.
Madison letting Haze take a breather here.
A bit of stalling here from Haze .
Madison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haze tries to stall but Madison uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madison creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Haze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haze is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Madison is defending well.
Madison gets through Haze 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
A short left from Madison.
Haze jumps guard but Madison stands there with Haze around his waist. Haze gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Haze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Madison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mick Madison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darryl Haze .
A short right from Madison on the inside.
Haze tries to pull guard but Madison forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Haze 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haze punishes Madison's body with a nice straight punch.
Madison tries to close the distance and clinch but Haze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Haze drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Madison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haze can do to turn this around?
Madison regains half guard.
Madison looks like he's trying to stand up.
Madison wants to get back to full guard.
Madison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Madison keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madison is keeping the position for now.
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Madison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madison wants to sweep here but Haze controlling him for the moment.
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Madison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haze stands and throws Madison's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Madison is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Madison is working hard here to advance position.
Madison can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Haze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Madison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Haze trying to control the action but Madison is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Haze tries for a kimura but Madison is defending well.
Madison tries to bench press Haze off him but Haze keeps the position.
Haze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Madison keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Madison prevents Haze from improving position.
A control attempt from Madison but he's now mounted!
Haze lands a couple of good shots and Madison has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Madison trying to control the action but Haze just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haze keeps control of the position as Madison tries to break free. #SUB2#
Haze working for a choke but Madison is defending well.
Haze lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Haze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Haze !
Haze lands a jab to the head.
Madison tries to clinch up.
Haze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haze connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Madison scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Madison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Madison tries to close the distance and clinch but Haze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haze tries a quick counter leg kick but Madison is wise to it.
Haze fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Madison.
Darryl Haze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Madison tries to clinch up.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Madison.
Madison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haze takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Haze .
Haze is looking to slow Madison down with leg kicks.
Haze with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Madison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haze throws a right hand that Madison ducks under and follows up with a left that Madison also avoids with ease.
As Haze tries to get set, Madison tries to push him back and clinch up but Haze manages to avoid the attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Madison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Haze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Madison on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haze comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Haze .
Haze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Madison misses the target.
Haze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haze scores with a nice body kick.
Haze stuns Madison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Haze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Madison.
Madison is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Haze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Madison.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haze scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Madison tries a head kick but it misses.
Haze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Madison scores with a hook.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Haze finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Madison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Madison tries to clinch there but Haze circles away.
Madison misses with a wild body shot.
Haze with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Haze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haze digs a good body shot into Madison's ribs.
Madison loads up on a big right hand but Haze slips the punch.
Haze pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Madison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Madison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Madison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Madison misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Haze scores with a takedown into Madison's guard.
Madison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haze is controlling him. #SUB#
Madison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haze is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Haze cracks Madison with a solid left hand.
Madison wants to sweep here but Haze controlling him for the moment.
Madison keeping full guard, as Haze tries to pass.
Haze wants to control from the top but Madison keeps moving.
Haze with a nice head shot there.
Haze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Madison keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
Madison is trying to keep Haze in close.
Haze pushes down on Madison's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Madison tries to roll over but Haze keeps him under control.
Haze is keen to just control but Madison is a slippery customer.
Madison tries to roll over but Haze keeps him under control.
Haze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Madison keeps working.
Haze with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Madison wants to control but Haze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Madison wants to improve his position but Haze is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darryl Haze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Haze has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darryl Haze !
A very excited looking Darryl Haze made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Mick Madison spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't worry I will be back!!'.

Event: Bellicose XIV
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Vercetti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haze swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Haze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vercetti has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Decent striking displayed by Haze there.
Haze throws a leg kick that misses.
Haze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haze throws a head kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Vercetti. #CUT2#It looks like Darryl Haze has been cut.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Vercetti.
Vercetti throws a series of strikes that have Haze backpedaling.
Vercetti throws a lazy right hand but Haze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Haze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haze tries to score with a low kick but Vercetti moves his leg out of the way.
Vercetti misses with a looping right.
Haze feinted with a counter takedown.
Haze lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haze tries to land a leg kick but Vercetti saw it coming and moves away.
Vercetti throws a hook but Haze blocks it.
Haze is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vercetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haze .
Haze thuds his shin into the meat of Vercetti's side.
Haze looks to score with a jab to the body but Vercetti is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Vercetti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vercetti.#T1#
Vercetti lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Haze is looking to close the distance but Vercetti sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Haze crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Haze is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Tommy Vercetti!
An out of breath Tommy Vercetti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bellicose V
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Haze throws out a leg kick but Diamond moves out of range and Haze only half commits.
Diamond misses with a left hand
and Haze counters with a nice uppercut.
Haze 's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haze 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Haze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch combination from Diamond misses.
Haze tries a quick counter leg kick but Diamond is wise to it.
Sloppy strikes from Diamond. Those never looked like landing.
Diamond is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haze lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body kick there by Diamond.
No joy there for Diamond, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haze fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diamond.
Haze slips a straight right by Diamond.
As Diamond backs off Haze throws a huge counter combo but Diamond manages to avoid it all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diamond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Haze lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diamond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diamond takes a swing at Haze 's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Diamond closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Haze stalling in the clinch but Diamond improves position.
Diamond is working for takedown but Haze is calmly controlling the position for now.
Haze is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Diamond breaks from the clinch.
Diamond ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Haze defending well as Diamond loads up on a big left hand.
Haze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diamond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haze throws a leg kick that misses.
Haze fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diamond has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haze throws a front kick aimed at Diamond's knee but Diamond avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Diamond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haze is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diamond with a body shot.
Haze just misses with a punch to the body.
Diamond throws a head kick that Haze semi-blocks.
Diamond throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haze on the side of the head. #T2#
Diamond wants to clinch but Haze slips to the side#TD2#
so Haze counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diamond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diamond keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
Diamond utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diamond is pulling down on Haze 's head to control his posture.
Haze is looking to work some ground and pound but Diamond has wrist control.
Haze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Diamond working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haze fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diamond.
Diamond shoots in for a takedown but Haze shows good takedown defense.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diamond, as that shot connected.
Haze with a hook.
Diamond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diamond throws a nice looking combination but Haze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haze looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diamond.
Nice body punch from Haze . #CL#
Diamond instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diamond tries to score a body lock takedown but Haze shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Diamond. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##BC2#
Haze 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diamond getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diamond swinging wildly here.
Haze scores with a jab to the body.
Diamond is looking to clinch but Haze is avoiding it.
Diamond throws a left and a right that both miss
and Haze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diamond fails to land with a series of punches.
Diamond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diamond misses with a low kick.
Haze only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haze .
Diamond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haze .#TD2#
Haze scores with a takedown into Diamond's guard.
Haze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haze stays in close to Diamond's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darryl Haze will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Haze .
Diamond throws a head kick but Haze moves out of range.
Haze drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diamond defends it well.
Haze misses with a low kick.
As Haze looks to move away, Diamond throws a big counter combo but Haze just gets out of the way.
Diamond misses with a left hand
and Haze makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Diamond takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James Diamond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haze scores with a jab to the body.
Haze lands a head shot.
Diamond tries to clinch #TD2#
and Haze counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Haze trying to control the action but Diamond is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Haze is looking for a kimura here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haze is pressing down on Diamond's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diamond is holding on for now. #T1#
Haze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haze trying to control the pace.
Haze throws a strike but Diamond avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Diamond is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Haze is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Haze is trying to maintain the position but Diamond is very close to passing his half guard.
Diamond prevents Haze from improving his position.
Haze has his hands clasped together around Diamond's back. He's all about the action.
Haze trying to control but Diamond postures up. #T3#
Haze is looking to improve his position.
Haze has his hands clasped together around Diamond's back. He's all about the action.
Haze wants to control but Diamond is keeping busy.
Diamond seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Haze is positioning himself well to prevent Diamond advancing to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Diamond rushes Haze and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Haze is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Diamond can't fight it off and eventually Haze manages to take the fight to the floor. Diamond looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Haze is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diamond is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diamond has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Haze being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haze has control of Diamond's left arm, preventing Diamond from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darryl Haze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A cross from Diamond lands.
Haze connects with an inside leg kick.
Diamond tries to clinch there but Haze circles away.
Haze connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diamond takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diamond scores with a jab. Haze acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diamond throws a right and a left that Haze avoids nicely.
Diamond stuffs the takedown attempt from Haze . Haze gets slowly back to his feet.
Diamond throws a lazy uppercut
and Haze counters with a nice uppercut.
Diamond is looking to clinch but Haze is avoiding it.
Haze throws a leg kick but Diamond sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diamond takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haze throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Jab by Diamond.
A punch combination from Diamond misses.
Diamond slips a jab and a cross from Haze .
Diamond paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haze feints the counter takedown.
Haze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diamond manages to avoid it.
Haze comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haze connects with a solid leg kick.
Haze lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diamond on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haze . Haze obviously looking to wear him down.
Diamond tries to land a leg kick but Haze saw it coming and moves away.
Diamond throws a series of punches but Haze avoids them all with ease.
Haze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diamond. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diamond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Diamond throws a right hand that Haze ducks under and follows up with a left that Haze also avoids with ease.
Diamond uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diamond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haze drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diamond defends it well.
Diamond throws a hook but Haze avoids it easily.
Diamond walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diamond wants to clinch up but Haze keeps it at a distance.
Haze moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Haze misses with a wild body shot.
Haze lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diamond connects with a right hand. Haze shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haze . Diamond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diamond swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haze throws a good cross that connects.
Diamond throws an off balance right hand
and Haze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diamond takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darryl Haze seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Haze scores with a leg kick.
Diamond throws a series of punches but Haze moves out of range.
Haze with the inside leg kick.
Diamond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haze can pounce on him.
Diamond will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
James Diamond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Haze misses.
Diamond is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diamond loads up on a big right hand but Haze slips the punch.
Haze connects with an inside leg kick.
Diamond pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haze is out of range and Diamond settles back down.
Haze blocks a leg kick.
Haze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diamond. #TD2#
Haze shoots in and bounces Diamond off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Darryl Haze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haze lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Diamond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diamond working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haze .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Diamond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haze landing with the ground and pound.
Haze wants to control from the top but Diamond keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darryl Haze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Haze winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darryl Haze !
Darryl Haze thanked the fans post fight for their support.
James Diamond was interviewed post fight and said 'Well shit I’m going to get my ass back to the gym but don’t worry I’ll be back with some big knock outs '.

Event: LAFC 54
Date: Sep 29, 2022

#R1#
Haze just misses with a punch to the body.
Haze throws a leg kick which misses Leyton's front leg but catches the back leg as Leyton tries to avoid it. #TD#
Leyton scores with a takedown into Haze 's guard.#SUB2#
Haze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leyton defends it easily.#SUB2#
Haze looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Haze working for a triangle but Leyton defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton looking to pass the guard.
Leyton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haze works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Haze controls Leyton momentarily but Leyton frees himself.
Haze wants to sweep but no luck.
Leyton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haze works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haze is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Leyton landing some decent shots from guard.
Leyton trying to control but Haze is working from the bottom.
Haze wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Leyton works over Haze with some ground and pound from guard.
Leyton throwing strikes from guard but Haze blocks nicely. #T2#
Leyton works over Haze with some ground and pound from guard.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Haze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haze has momentary wrist control but Leyton slips an elbow through the middle.
Haze is trying to keep Leyton in close.
Leyton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Haze keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully. #T3#
Haze is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Leyton throwing strikes from guard but Haze blocks nicely.
Leyton is stalling in the full guard.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Haze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Leyton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Haze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leyton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haze pulls Leyton in close to prevent any damage.
Haze wants to sweep but no luck.
Leyton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Haze keeps moving. #SUB2#
Haze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leyton is aware though and is defending well.
Haze keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
Leyton chips away with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leyton cracks Haze with a solid left hand.
Haze is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Leyton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Haze .
Leyton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab, jab by Haze - just one landing.
Leyton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haze can do to turn this around?
Haze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leyton.
Haze lands a body shot.
Haze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haze connects with a leg kick.
Leyton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haze but Haze pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haze digs a good hook to Leyton's body.
Leyton shoots in looking for a takedown. Haze tries to sprawl out of it but Leyton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haze manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Haze 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Leyton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Leyton misses with a takedown attempt
and Haze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Haze .
Leyton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haze slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Haze scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leyton shoots and misses
and Haze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leyton.
Haze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leyton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haze but Haze pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Leyton fails with a takedown attempt.
Haze lands a leg kick that knocks Leyton off balance momentarily.
Haze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leyton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Haze both land. Nice combination.
Haze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Darryl Haze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leyton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Haze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leyton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haze lands a glancing blow to the side of Leyton's head.#T3#
Haze thuds a left hand into Leyton's body.
Haze with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haze chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leyton with a poor takedown
and Haze counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leyton thinking.
A nice leg kick from Haze , right into the meat of the thigh.
Haze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leyton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haze connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leyton's hands.
Leyton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Leyton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Haze !
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
You can see the frustration on Haze 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leyton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haze keeps working. #T4#
Leyton working the ground and pound.
Haze tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haze manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Leyton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Haze on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haze tries to get to full guard but Leyton has control of the leg.
Leyton wants to control but Haze is keeping him busy.
Leyton drops an elbow to the side of Haze 's head.
Nice strikes from Leyton there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Haze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Haze scores with a jab. Leyton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Haze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haze shoots in for a double leg but Leyton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leyton feinted with a counter takedown.
Leyton avoids the body shot from Haze .
Leyton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Haze lands a slapping body shot.
Leyton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Haze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leyton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haze .
Leyton staying out of range there.
Leyton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haze . Haze obviously looking to wear him down.
Haze cracks Leyton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze throws a chopping leg kick but Leyton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Haze throws a body shot but no joy.
Haze lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leyton's sensitive parts. #TD#
Leyton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Haze 's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leyton working Haze over with strikes. #T1#
Haze is trying to control but can't.
Leyton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haze wants to improve his position but Leyton is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Leyton there.
Leyton is trying to control. Haze wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Haze is trying to control but can't.
Haze is staying active underneath Leyton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Leyton there.
Leyton drops an elbow to the side of Haze 's head.
Leyton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Leyton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Leyton lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Haze is looking for a sweep. Leyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leyton winds up and cracks Haze with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Leyton.
Leyton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Haze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Haze trying to control here.
Leyton is nestled in close to Haze , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leyton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Haze has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ground and pound from Leyton. #T3#
Haze tries to get to full guard but Leyton has control of the leg.
Leyton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Haze tries to get to full guard but Leyton has control of the leg.
Timo Leyton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leyton lands strikes from half guard.
Leyton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Haze regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leyton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#Haze is rocked!
Leyton arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Haze 's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Timo Leyton!
Timo Leyton spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: LAFC 51
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Ee misses with a double jab.
Haze lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Ee rushes Haze and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ee has a couple of punches blocked by Haze .
Haze is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Haze taking a breather.
Haze 's coach down at Sprawl & Brawl was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haze 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Haze blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ee trying to control the position but instead, Haze has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ee into the cage.#BC2#
Haze breaks the clinch.
A solid body kick from Haze . #T1#
Haze blocks a jab.
Ee scores with a hook.
Haze looks to score with a jab to the body but Ee is just out of range.
Ee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haze scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ee is looking to clinch but Haze is avoiding it.
Ee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Easy Ee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haze .
Ee tries to clinch there but Haze circles away.
Good exchange - Haze coming out on top.
Ee misses with a series of wild punches.
Easy Ee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Ee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ee walks forward, straight into a front kick from Haze .
Ee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haze counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD2#
Haze manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ee on his heels. He'll look to pass Ee's guard now, I'm sure.
Haze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haze slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Haze landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Haze goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Haze but great work by Ee.
Haze wants to control but Ee postures up.
Ee is staying tight to Haze 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Haze is trying to improve his position.
Ee trying to control the action but Haze is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Haze 's face as Ee controls the position.
Haze regains half guard.#SUB2#
Haze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Haze looking for submissions off his back.
Haze is looking for a sweep. Ee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ee wants to stand up but Haze has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ee trying to control from half guard but Haze is working away. #SUB2#
Haze is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ee is tapping! Great win for Haze !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darryl Haze !
During a confident post fight interview, Darryl Haze thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Easy Ee spoke after the fight, saying 'I’m too drunk to taste this chicken '.

Event: LAFC 48
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Haze throws a good cross that connects.
Haze takes a swing at Diamond's ribcage but misses.
Diamond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haze .
Haze misses with a body shot.
Diamond missing with a left hand there. Haze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diamond fails with a takedown attempt.
Haze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diamond pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Diamond moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Diamond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haze misses the jab.
Haze blocks a jab.
Haze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diamond. #T1#
A lazy left from Haze finds it's target.
Haze 's coach down at Sprawl & Brawl was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haze 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diamond has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haze .
Diamond misses with a takedown attempt - Haze sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diamond has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
No joy there for Diamond, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze misses with an uppercut. Diamond saw that one coming.#TD2#
Haze gets a takedown into half guard.
Diamond wants to stand back up but Haze manages to pass into side control.
Haze tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Diamond tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Haze presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Haze throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Diamond because Haze loaded up on that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haze tries to control but Diamond wriggling away.
Diamond manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diamond blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haze . #T3#
Haze throwing shots but Diamond is blocking nicely.
Haze misses with a head shot. Diamond uses the momentum to regain guard.
Haze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diamond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Haze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diamond gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Haze is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Diamond frees his head nicely. Oh but Haze has switched to an armbar! Diamond is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Darryl Haze !
Darryl Haze decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
James Diamond was interviewed post fight and said 'Well shit I’m going to get my ass back to the gym but don’t worry I’ll be back with some big knock outs '.

Event: LAFC Fight Night 6
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Vercetti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vercetti throws a hook but Haze blocks it.
Vercetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haze .
Haze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Haze . Beautiful body shot.
Haze cracks Vercetti with an open hand slap.
Haze lands a really nice looking cross but Vercetti seems unphased.
Vercetti throws a hook to the side of Haze 's head but Haze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vercetti misses with a straight right.
Haze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haze lands with a nice body punch.
Vercetti missing with a left hand there. Haze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vercetti looks to land a left hand but Haze moved out of range nicely.
Vercetti throws a looping overhand right but Haze ducks down to avoid it.
Haze 's coach down at Sprawl & Brawl was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haze 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Haze lands a jab to Vercetti's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vercetti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haze under the eye.
Vercetti missing with a left hand there. Haze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vercetti. #T1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vercetti enables Haze to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vercetti manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vercetti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haze .
Vercetti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haze .
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Vercetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haze throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haze wants to control from the top but Vercetti keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Haze wants to pass the guard but Vercetti is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Haze takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Darryl Haze has been cut.
Haze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vercetti.
Haze defending well as Vercetti loads up on a big left hand.
Haze lands a jab to Vercetti's midsection.
Vercetti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut. Haze saw that one coming.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Vercetti.
Haze appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haze blocks a jab.
Haze throws a jab but it's blocked by Vercetti.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vercetti looks to throw the jab but Haze is out of range.
Vercetti connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from Vercetti.
Haze looks to score with a jab to the body but Vercetti is just out of range.
Vercetti throws out a loose jab but Haze uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Haze tries to counter it with a takedown but Vercetti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Haze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haze moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Vercetti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vercetti misses with a hook.
Haze is looking to slow Vercetti down with leg kicks.
Haze lands with a nice body punch.
Vercetti throws a right and a left that Haze avoids nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Haze . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haze .
Vercetti misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Vercetti misses the target.
Vercetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Haze .
Haze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vercetti throws out the jab.
Tommy Vercetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vercetti looks to throw the jab but Haze is out of range.
Haze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vercetti.
Haze throws a hook but Vercetti blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Vercetti misses the target.
Vercetti checks a leg kick nicely.
Haze connects with a looping right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Vercetti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vercetti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haze throws out a leg kick but Vercetti moves out of range and Haze only half commits. #T4#
Vercetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vercetti backing away here, and Haze unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vercetti sizes up Haze with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vercetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haze .
Vercetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Haze pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vercetti back to the cage. Haze follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Vercetti.
Vercetti throws a series of punches but Haze moves out of range.
Vercetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vercetti looks to land a right hand but Haze moved out of range.
Haze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Vercetti. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Vercetti misses its intended target.
Haze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vercetti.
Vercetti throws a shot from downtown. Haze moves away and avoids it.
Vercetti throws a shot from downtown. Haze moves away and avoids it.
Haze walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vercetti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Haze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vercetti moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Vercetti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darryl Haze 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vercetti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vercetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haze scores with a punch to the head.
Haze moves away from the strike by Vercetti.
Vercetti throws the left hand but Haze avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Vercetti misses.
Haze appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vercetti.
Haze now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Haze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vercetti.
Vercetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vercetti on the side of the head.
Vercetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haze misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vercetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haze .
Haze lands with a nice body punch.
Haze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Vercetti drops Haze with a beautiful combination! Haze stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vercetti is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vercetti throws a shot from downtown. Haze moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Haze digs a good body shot into Vercetti's ribs.
Haze blocks a jab.
Haze wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haze moves out of range of the strikes.
Vercetti misses with a looping right.
Haze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vercetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haze is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vercetti rather than just go for the knockout.
Haze takes a swing at Vercetti's ribcage but misses.
Haze lands the left hand.
Haze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vercetti.
Vercetti avoids the body shot from Haze .
Vercetti ducks under a wild hook from Haze .
Haze lands a jab.
Haze lands with a shot to the body.
Haze defending well as Vercetti loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Haze releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A nice leg kick from Haze , right into the meat of the thigh.
Vercetti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vercetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vercetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haze lands with an overhand left.
Haze takes a swing at Vercetti's ribcage but misses.
Vercetti throws a right hand that misses
and Haze counters with a nice uppercut.
Haze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Haze .
Haze connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Haze throws out a powerful jab.
Vercetti looks to land a left hand but Haze moved out of range nicely.
Haze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vercetti.
Haze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vercetti manages to avoid it.
Haze slips a straight right by Vercetti.
Vercetti lunges at Haze with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haze 's hand.
Haze lands a jab to the nose.
Vercetti throws a looping overhand right but Haze ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Haze .
Vercetti thuds his right hand into Haze 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haze 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Haze duly obliges.
Vercetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Darryl Haze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vercetti misses with a hook. Haze ducked under it nicely.
Vercetti misses with a looping left.
Haze changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tommy Vercetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haze scores with a hook.
Haze defending well as Vercetti loads up on a big left hand.
Haze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vercetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Haze .
Vercetti throws a big counter combination but Haze scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Haze connects with a right hand. Vercetti shakes it off.
Vercetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haze .
Haze with the counter takedown but Vercetti avoids it easily.
Vercetti misses with a straight left.
Haze slips a jab from Vercetti.
Haze on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vercetti misses with a lunging right hand
and Haze counters with a right hand to the body.
Haze feints and then cracks Vercetti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vercetti down. #T4#
Haze thuds a left hand into Vercetti's body.
and Vercetti counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Haze ! He's just covering up as Vercetti starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Vercetti!
An out of breath Tommy Vercetti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LAFC 45
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Haze misses with a low kick.
Tepes lV scores with a sloppy right hand. Haze should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Tepes lV.
Haze works Tepes lV's body with a nice hook.
Tepes lV takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Haze misses.
Haze is looking to chop away at Tepes lV's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Tepes lV checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Haze 's coach down at Sprawl & Brawl was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haze 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tepes lV uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haze has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze blocks a jab.
Haze swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tepes lV takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tepes lV misses with a body shot. #T1#
Tepes lV throws a body punch but Haze moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Haze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tepes lV misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes lV displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tepes lV takes a swing at Haze 's ribcage but misses.
A head kick by Tepes lV misses #TD2#
and Haze counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tepes lV won't be happy with that.
Haze trying to control the position but Tepes lV is working away.
Haze cracks Tepes lV with a big elbow.
Tepes lV is not content to let Haze control the position. #T2#
Haze might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tepes lV haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes lV can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Haze wants to control but Tepes lV is keeping him busy.
Tepes lV struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Haze crashes against the mat.
Haze trying to control the action but Tepes lV is working from the bottom.
Tepes lV is looking for a sweep.
Haze is chipping away with strikes. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tepes lV manages to work his way to half guard, despite Haze 's best efforts.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tepes lV keeping control of the position.
Haze wants to pass to mount but Tepes lV is defending the position.
Haze is trying to control. Tepes lV wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Haze looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Haze is trying to control. Tepes lV wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Haze dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tepes lV misses with a straight right.
Haze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vlad Tepes lV is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepes lV is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haze .
Haze swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haze throws a leg kick but Tepes lV moved away.
Tepes lV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haze moves away.
A jab from Haze does it's job there.
Tepes lV lands a nice looking body shot.
Haze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tepes lV is fending him off so far but Haze persists. Nope, Tepes lV circles away and we're back to standing.
As Haze looks to move away, Tepes lV throws a big counter combo but Haze just gets out of the way.
Haze lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tepes lV throws out the jab.
A big right from Tepes lV misses.
Tepes lV takes one to the chin there.
Tepes lV misses with a body shot. #T1#
Tepes lV bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Haze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tepes lV but Tepes lV pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haze misses the shot to the body.
Tepes lV throwing a counter right hand but Haze manages to avoid it.
Haze throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tepes lV counters with a nice uppercut.
Haze swinging wildly here.
Tepes lV half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tepes lV misses with a straight left.
Haze comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tepes lV misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Haze .
Haze shoots in but Tepes lV avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vlad Tepes lV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darryl Haze .#T2#
Haze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes lV.
Haze let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Haze is looking to slow Tepes lV down with leg kicks.
Haze takes a swing at Tepes lV's ribcage but misses.
Haze throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tepes lV stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haze .
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tepes lV throws a combination that misses
and Haze counters with a nice body shot.
Tepes lV ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vlad Tepes lV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haze misses with a body shot.
Tepes lV tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haze throws a leg kick but Tepes lV checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Tepes lV misses its target.
Haze attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes lV quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T3#
Haze tries to land a leg kick but Tepes lV saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Tepes lV wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tepes lV avoids the body shot from Haze .
Haze connects with a leg kick.
Haze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tepes lV throws a head kick but Haze moves out of range.
Haze doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Haze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tepes lV.
Haze is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haze lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes lV. Haze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tepes lV throwing a counter right hand but Haze manages to avoid it.
Darryl Haze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Tepes lV misses. #T4#
Tepes lV rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haze counters with a nice uppercut.
Haze looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes lV is just out of range.
Tepes lV throwing a counter right hand but Haze manages to avoid it.
Haze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haze throws a leg kick but Tepes lV sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Haze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Tepes lV misses.
Haze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tepes lV. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haze swings for the body but Tepes lV moves out of range.
Haze throws a low kick, looking for Tepes lV's leg but Tepes lV calmly moves out of range.
Tepes lV looks to score with a jab to the body but Haze is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darryl Haze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Haze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haze scores with a jab.
Haze misses with a leg kick.
Haze does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Haze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes lV sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tepes lV appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haze .
Tepes lV takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tepes lV just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lV tries a head kick but it misses.
Tepes lV works the jab nicely.
Tepes lV scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Tepes lV misses.
A nice side step and Haze releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Haze is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tepes lV rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Tepes lV's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haze connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tepes lV scrambles back to his feet.
Haze moves out of range as Tepes lV strikes.
Haze appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Haze takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haze tries to land a leg kick but Tepes lV saw it coming and moves away.
Haze cracks Tepes lV with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tepes lV tries to score with a low kick but Haze moves his leg out of the way.
Haze blocks a head kick by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV slips under a jab.
Tepes lV misses with a looping right.
Tepes lV checks a low kick from Haze .
Haze takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tepes lV pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Haze looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes lV is just out of range.
Tepes lV misses with a double jab.
Tepes lV attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Haze attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Haze jabs at Tepes lV's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes lV moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haze jabs Tepes lV to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haze misses with a low kick.
Haze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haze .
Haze misses with a body shot.
Haze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tepes lV moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Tepes lV throws a sloppy head kick
and Haze makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Haze misses with a jab to the body
and Tepes lV counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tepes lV throws a nice looking combination but Haze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haze buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vlad Tepes lV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy left from Haze finds it's target.
Haze avoids the head kick by Tepes lV.
Haze moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tepes lV has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haze .
Tepes lV checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tepes lV is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tepes lV throws a lazy right hand but Haze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Haze avoids the head kick by Tepes lV.
Haze throws a leg kick
and Tepes lV counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes lV throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A bone on bone clash there as Tepes lV blocks the leg kick.
Tepes lV thinks about countering with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haze . Tepes lV does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes lV takes one to the side of the head.
Tepes lV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Haze .
Haze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Darryl Haze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tepes lV misses with a left hand
and Haze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vlad Tepes lV.
Well Haze has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darryl Haze !
A less than humble Darryl Haze misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: LAFC Pizziconi vs Haze
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haze as he avoids it easily.
Pizziconi backing away here, and Haze unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pizziconi misses with a takedown attempt - Haze sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haze tries a quick counter leg kick but Pizziconi is wise to it.
Pizziconi staying out of range there.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haze sprawls well. Haze wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.
Haze flicks out a counter leg kick but Pizziconi steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haze leaves Pizziconi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haze stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haze wants it to stay on the feet.
Pizziconi misses with a takedown
and Haze counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Haze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pizziconi manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice shot lands for Haze .
A solid leg kick lands there for Haze .
Pizziconi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pizziconi. That did some damage!
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haze defends it nicely.#T1##TD#
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pizziconi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pizziconi scoring with punches from side control.
Haze is trying to escape the position but Pizziconi is controlling the position.
Haze is looking for a sweep.
Pizziconi working away.
Pizziconi working the ground and pound.
Haze has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pizziconi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haze keeps working.
Haze tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Pizziconi wants to control but Haze is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing that Pizziconi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Haze manages to get back to half guard.
Pizziconi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Haze trying to hold on to Pizziconi's head to control him but Pizziconi postures up.
Haze regains full guard. Nicely done.
Haze is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pizziconi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pizziconi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pizziconi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Haze working a defensive guard here.
Pizziconi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Haze wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pizziconi content to stall in guard here.
Pizziconi throws a big right hand that misses.
Haze is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Haze as Pizziconi shoots in.
Haze with the counter takedown but Pizziconi avoids it easily.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown. Haze tries to sprawl out of it but Pizziconi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haze manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Haze leaves Pizziconi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pizziconi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Haze counters with a nice body shot.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haze defends it nicely.
Pizziconi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pizziconi somewhat.
Haze takes a swing at Pizziconi's ribcage but misses.
Pizziconi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Haze sprawls and moves away.
Pizziconi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haze .
Pizziconi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Haze swivels and escapes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Pizziconi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Haze 's guard.
Haze has momentary wrist control but Pizziconi slips an elbow through the middle.
Haze controls Pizziconi momentarily but Pizziconi frees himself.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Haze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darryl Haze will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches up with Haze , looking for a takedown. Pizziconi pushes Haze against the cage but Haze circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pizziconi has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Haze counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pizziconi won't be happy with that.
Pizziconi manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pizziconi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Haze is stalling here. Pizziconi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Haze seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pizziconi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pizziconi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Haze is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi wants to take a breather but Haze manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pizziconi.
Pizziconi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Haze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Haze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haze looking for a sweep. Not yet Haze , not yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haze controls Pizziconi momentarily but Pizziconi frees himself.
Pizziconi with a nice head shot there.
Pizziconi is in close to Haze 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Haze keeps moving.
Pizziconi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pizziconi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Pizziconi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pizziconi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Haze is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Pizziconi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Haze manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pizziconi has Haze in his guard.#REVB#
Haze advances position into side control!
Pizziconi is not content to let Haze control the position.
Pizziconi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haze wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
I wouldn't like to be where Pizziconi is right now.
Haze working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pizziconi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pizziconi dodges the ground and pound from Haze .
Haze wants to control but Pizziconi is keeping him busy.
Pizziconi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pizziconi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darryl Haze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Haze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pizziconi.
Haze drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pizziconi defends it well.
No luck for Pizziconi with that takedown attempt.
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches up with Haze , looking for a takedown. Pizziconi pushes Haze against the cage but Haze circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pizziconi shoots in for a double leg but Haze sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Haze closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pizziconi did well to prevent Haze getting side control.
Osmany Pizziconi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haze is keen to just control but Pizziconi is a slippery customer.
Haze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pizziconi's head.
Pizziconi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Haze wants to control but Pizziconi is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Haze is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Pizziconi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizziconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pizziconi trying to control the position.
Haze stays in close to Pizziconi's body and controls the position.
Haze pushes down on Pizziconi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Haze trying to control from half guard but Pizziconi is working away. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Haze throws a strike but Pizziconi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizziconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haze wants to pass the guard but Pizziconi is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Haze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches up with Haze , looking for a takedown. Pizziconi pushes Haze against the cage but Haze circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice side step and Haze releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Haze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Haze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pizziconi.
A punch combination from Haze misses.
Pizziconi misses with a takedown attempt
and Haze counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pizziconi avoids the body shot from Haze .
Haze defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
Haze feints the counter takedown.
Pizziconi checks a low kick from Haze .
Haze lands a nice hook to Pizziconi's body. Pizziconi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haze as he jumps to the side.
Pizziconi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haze 's waist but Haze gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pizziconi off to one side.
Haze defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
Haze with the counter takedown but Pizziconi avoids it easily.
Pizziconi fails to land the takedown.
Haze lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haze lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haze throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pizziconi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Haze swivels and escapes.
Haze is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pizziconi rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Haze misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Pizziconi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haze is pushing down on Pizziconi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pizziconi is fighting to maintain full guard but Haze has managed to sneak the leg through.
Haze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Haze passes to full mount!
Pizziconi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Haze tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Haze tries to control but Pizziconi wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haze throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pizziconi because Haze loaded up on that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Haze really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Haze stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haze wants it to stay on the feet.
Pizziconi looks for a takedown but Haze sprawls well.
Pizziconi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pizziconi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Osmany Pizziconi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze cracks a nice hook into Pizziconi's ribs.#TD#
Pizziconi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pizziconi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Haze has momentary wrist control but Pizziconi slips an elbow through the middle.
Pizziconi stopping the sweep attempt from Haze .
Pizziconi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pizziconi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pizziconi throws a big elbow that misses.
Haze is trying to control the position but Pizziconi postures up.
Pizziconi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Haze is pulling down on Pizziconi's head. It's preventing any offense from Pizziconi, at least for the moment.
Haze keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pizziconi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Haze keeping full guard, as Pizziconi tries to pass.
Pizziconi throws a strike but Haze rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Haze is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pizziconi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Pizziconi keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haze . #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haze fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Haze gets caught napping as Pizziconi dives in and scores a takedown. Haze manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Haze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pizziconi is looking to work some ground and pound but Haze has wrist control.
Pizziconi controlling from the top position. #T4##SUB2#
Haze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pizziconi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pizziconi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pizziconi stands up over Haze , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pizziconi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pizziconi looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Osmany Pizziconi had his way with Darryl Haze in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Haze tries to score with a low kick but Pizziconi moves his leg out of the way.
Haze stuffs the takedown attempt from Pizziconi. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.
Haze appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haze does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pizziconi shoots for a double leg takedown but Haze sprawls well. He's pushed Pizziconi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A cross from Haze lands.
Pizziconi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Haze swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches up with Haze , looking for a takedown. Pizziconi pushes Haze against the cage but Haze circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pizziconi misses with a takedown attempt
and Haze makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pizziconi fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze lands a really nice looking cross but Pizziconi seems unphased.
Pizziconi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haze avoids it really well and circles away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Pizziconi ducks under a wild hook from Haze .#T1#
Pizziconi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haze .
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haze 's waist but Haze gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pizziconi off to one side. #TD#
Pizziconi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Haze wants to get back to full guard.
Pizziconi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Haze is looking to control Pizziconi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haze avoid being mounted?
Pizziconi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Pizziconi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pizziconi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haze 's head.
Pizziconi drops an elbow to the side of Haze 's head.
Pizziconi passes to full mount!
Pizziconi breaks from Haze 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pizziconi with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haze tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Osmany Pizziconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Pizziconi working Haze over with strikes here.
Pizziconi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Pizziconi.
Pizziconi working the ground and pound effectively.
Pizziconi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Haze wants to hold on but Pizziconi pushes him away.
Pizziconi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#Haze is rocked!
Haze really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Haze is still in real trouble! Can Pizziconi finish him?
Pizziconi controlling the pace for now.
Pizziconi unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Haze wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Pizziconi celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osmany Pizziconi!
After the fight, Osmany Pizziconi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: LAFC 38
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Robson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haze .
Robson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haze is able to avoid easily.
Robson connects with a body shot.
Haze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Robson throws a body punch but Haze moves out of range.
Haze throws a hook but Robson blocks it.
Robson avoids the body shot from Haze .
Robson scores with a jab.
Robson tests Haze 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Robson.
Haze walks into a left hand.
Haze lands a nice looking body shot.
Haze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robson.
Darryl Haze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze slips a straight right by Robson.#T1#
Haze misses with a wild body shot.
Haze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haze lands with a nice body punch.
Haze shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Haze connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut there from Robson.
Haze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robson but Robson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robson avoids the body shot from Haze .
Robson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slow jab from Robson misses its intended target.
Haze misses with a body punch
and Robson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haze misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Robson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Robson misses. #T2#
Haze throws a right hand that misses
and Robson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robson sizes up Haze with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haze .
Oliver Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darryl Haze .
Haze throws a leg kick but Robson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Robson throws a jab when Haze was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haze . Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haze throws a hook but Robson blocks it.
Haze misses with a jab to the body
and Robson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Haze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haze misses the body punch
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Haze looks to throw the jab but Robson is out of range.
It looked like Robson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson throwing a counter right hand but Haze manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Robson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Robson scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick lands for Robson.
Haze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haze tries to move into range but Robson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Haze throws a sloppy body shot
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut.
Haze slips under a jab.
Haze lands with an overhand left.
Haze chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haze is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Robson rather than just go for the knockout.
Robson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haze slips a straight right by Robson.#T4#
Haze ducks right into an uppercut from Robson.
Haze takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Robson motions for Haze to come forward. Robson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robson lands the left hand.
Robson tries to land a leg kick but Haze saw it coming and moves away.
Robson misses with a wild combination.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haze manages to avoid it.
Robson throws a low kick but Haze avoids it.#TD2#
Haze shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Haze trying to control from half guard but Robson is working away.
Haze is taking a breather. Robson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Haze lands an overhand right.
Haze stuns Robson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Haze shoots in and drives through. Robson sprawls well.
A jab from Haze misses.
Robson throws out a loose jab but Haze uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Haze misses.
Robson lands a jab to Haze 's midsection.
Haze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robson.
Robson is looking to counter punch.
Robson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robson.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Robson misses.
Haze 's coach down at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haze 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Haze staying out of range there.
Haze connects with a body shot.
Haze looks to land a left hand but Robson moved out of range nicely.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Robson misses the target.
Haze throws a lazy uppercut
and Robson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haze misses with a shot to the body
and Haze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haze swings for the body but Robson moves out of range.
Robson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haze throws out the jab.
Haze will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Robson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haze .
Haze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Nice cross by Haze .
Haze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robson is looking to counter punch.
Robson throws a solid leg kick but Haze takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Robson.
Haze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robson was well out of range. Poor timing from Haze .
Haze throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Robson lands an overhand right.
Haze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
Robson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haze . Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haze takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Haze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Haze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robson was well out of range. Poor timing from Haze .
Robson misses with a body shot.
Robson with a nice cross.
A big right from Haze misses.
Haze throws a predictable looking body shot
and Robson counters with a stiff right hand.
Haze throws a body shot but no joy.
Robson avoids the body shot from Haze . #T3#
A jab lands there for Robson.
Robson takes a swing at Haze 's ribcage but misses.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Robson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haze takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haze throws a leg kick which misses Robson's front leg but catches the back leg as Robson tries to avoid it.
Robson lands with a hook. Haze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haze moves out of range of the strikes.
Haze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robson throwing a counter right hand but Haze manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Robson finds it's target.#ROC#Haze is rocked!
Robson throws an overhand right that drops Haze like a sack of potatoes! Robson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Robson!
A relieved looking Oliver Robson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: LAFC 33
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Haze misses the target.
Chungus swings for the body but Haze moves out of range.
Haze keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice body punch from Haze .
Nice jab there from Haze .
Haze chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haze on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Haze shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Haze working the head and body with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chungus tries to roll over but Haze keeps him under control.
Haze has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Haze working over Chungus with some ground and pound. Chungus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Haze is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chungus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Haze looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1##SUB#
Haze is looking for a kimura here.
Chungus tries to get to full guard but Haze has control of the leg.
Chungus is looking to escape.
Haze throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chungus to regain full guard.
Haze wants to pass the guard but Chungus is keeping the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Haze controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chungus pulls Haze in close to his closed guard and prevents Haze from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chungus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Haze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haze throws a big elbow that misses.
Haze landing with the ground and pound.
Haze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chungus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haze lands a couple of digs.
Haze controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chungus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Haze lands a couple of elbows.
Haze postures up and lands a big shot to Chungus's brow.
Haze keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chungus's head.
Chungus wants to sweep here but Haze controlling him for the moment.
Haze slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chungus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haze postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chungus seems keen to control Haze 's posture.
Chungus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haze controls the pace.#T4#
Haze stopping the sweep attempt from Chungus.
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Chungus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haze with a nice head shot there.
Haze works over Chungus with some ground and pound from guard.
Chungus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Chungus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chungus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haze controls the pace.
Haze passes Chungus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haze is trying to control. Chungus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Haze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chungus wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Haze dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Haze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chungus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chungus doesn't manage to clinch there - Haze circles away.
Haze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haze connects with a body shot that sends Chungus's belly button to the back.
Chungus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haze .
Abigg Chungus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chungus doesn't seem bothered though.
Haze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chungus can do to turn this around?
Haze swats away the attempt to clinch by Chungus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze defending well as Chungus loads up on a big left hand.
Chungus throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Haze counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chungus won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chungus is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Haze wants to control but Chungus is keeping him busy.
Haze lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Haze is looking to take a break and control but Chungus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haze connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chungus some visible discomfort. #SUB#
Haze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chungus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Haze is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chungus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Haze is looking to take a break and control but Chungus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chungus parries the strikes from Haze easily there. Haze is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chungus to escape.
Haze is looking to take a break and control but Chungus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Chungus is looking to reverse the position.
Chungus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Haze off and has taken his back!
Haze wants to escape the position.
Haze is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chungus not allowing Haze to control his hands.
Chungus controls the action.
Chungus has the hooks in. Haze is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Chungus controlling from the back.
Haze looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Chungus has good solid back control here.
Haze trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Chungus is looking for the choke from the back position but Haze is controlling his hands well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chungus not allowing Haze to control his hands. #SUB2#
Chungus is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Haze is defending well though. Chungus let's go of the attempt for now.
Chungus tries to keep control of the position but Haze is staying busy.
Haze controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Chungus is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darryl Haze will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Chungus throws a nice looking combination but Haze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chungus slips under a jab.
Chungus unleashes a big counter combination but Haze bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chungus. Haze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chungus tries to clinch but Haze moves away
and Chungus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Haze changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chungus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chungus takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Haze content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Haze in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chungus is trying to get back to half guard.
Haze scoring with punches and elbows.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haze cracks Chungus with a big right hand but Chungus just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T1#
Haze scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chungus to see if he's OK.
Chungus managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Haze .
Chungus parries the strikes from Haze easily there. Haze is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chungus to escape.
Haze working the strikes but Chungus uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Haze seems to be working for a kimura but Chungus defends the submission attempt.
Haze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haze prevents Chungus from improving his position.
Haze is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Haze trying to control from half guard but Chungus is working away.
Haze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Haze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haze seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chungus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chungus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haze is working away from the top position though.
Haze trying to control from half guard but Chungus is working away.
Haze content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Haze is stalling here. Chungus is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Haze seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chungus has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Haze tries to buck Chungus off but Chungus is having none of it.#T3#
Chungus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haze keeps working.
Abigg Chungus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haze struggling a bit here.
Haze regains half guard there - taking advantage of Chungus's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haze is looking to control Chungus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haze avoid being mounted?
Chungus trying to control from Haze 's half guard. Haze has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Haze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chungus tries to free his leg and advance position but Haze is retaining full guard.
Darryl Haze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haze is adopting a defensive guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darryl Haze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haze has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darryl Haze !
After the fight, Darryl Haze was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Glory Daze
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
A slow jab from Armando misses its intended target.
Diego Armando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Haze scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haze wants to pass to mount but Armando is defending the position.
Armando desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Haze is trying to control. Armando wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armando's head.
Haze is trying to control. Armando wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Haze content to control rather than advance.
Haze trying to control from half guard but Armando is working away. #T1#
Well, if Haze is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Armando keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armando moves into full guard.
Armando utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haze 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Haze has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Haze trying to control but Armando is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Haze working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Haze might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Armando haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big left from Armando misses.
Haze let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Armando misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Haze counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Armando's face as Haze controls the position.
Haze throws an elbow but Armando slips to the side and avoids it well.
Armando tries to bench press Haze off him but Haze keeps the position.
Haze tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Haze tries to advance to mount but Armando denies him.
Armando is not content to let Haze control the position.
Haze is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Armando is being controlled here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haze fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Haze is looking to take a break and control but Armando is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Armando defending against the ground and pound.
Haze trying to control the position but Armando is working away.
The referee asks Haze politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Haze prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armando is not content to let Haze control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Haze swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Armando counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Haze dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Armando looks to score with a jab to the body but Haze is just out of range.
Haze throws out a counter right but Armando avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Armando's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Haze misses with an uppercut. Armando saw that one coming.
Armando misses the jab.
Armando bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Armando lands a nice shot that snaps Haze 's head back.
Haze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Armando throws out a loose jab but Haze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haze now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Armando throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haze on the side of the head.
Haze throws a body shot but no joy.
Haze scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze ducks right into an uppercut from Armando.
Armando just misses with a punch to the body.
Haze takes one to the chin there.
Armando misses with a lunging right hand
and Haze counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Haze slips under a jab from Armando.
Armando takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diego Armando is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Armando gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Armando lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Armando working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haze is looking to control Armando's arms but Armando gets an underhook and turns him. Now Haze has his back to the cage.
Haze swings wildly with an uppercut but Armando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armando works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Armando misses with the head strike.
Armando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armando misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A short right from Armando on the inside.
Armando gets through Haze 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Haze tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armando just stands there and leans against the cage.
Haze prevents a body shot from Armando.
A body shot lands from Haze .
Armando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Armando misses with a punch on the inside.
Armando scores with a nice hook to the head.
Armando lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Armando lands a shoulder strike.
Haze fails to pull guard.
Armando tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haze 's elbow. #T3#
Armando pushes Haze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armando lands an uppercut.
Armando swings wildly with an uppercut but Haze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Armando blocks a body shot from Haze .
Armando swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Haze .
Armando lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haze .
Armando misses with some punches.
Armando pushes Haze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Armando struggles to land a body shot inside as Haze controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Armando creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Armando goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armando lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Armando misses with a hook from the clinch.
Armando gets through Haze 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Armando is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haze can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armando lands a nice uppercut.
Haze prevents a body shot from Armando.
Armando misses with some punches.
Armando misses with a punch on the inside.
Armando pushes Haze back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Armando.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Armando dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
and Armando counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Haze ! He's just covering up as Armando starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Armando!
Diego Armando thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GOLD & GLORY
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Haze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Piercer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haze lands with a nice combination. Piercer backs away looking to recover.
Haze works Piercer's body with a nice hook.
Piercer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haze was well out of range. Poor timing from Piercer.
Haze misses with the combination.
Haze steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Piercer. That one must have hurt.
Haze 's coach down at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haze 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Haze misses with a takedown attempt
and Piercer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Piercer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haze .
Haze gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Piercer throws a lazy uppercut
and Haze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Piercer misses the target.
Haze let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Piercer swings for the body but Haze moves out of range.
Piercer misses with a looping right.
Some bone on bone action there as Piercer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Piercer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haze manages to avoid it.
Haze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Piercer manages to avoid it.#T1#
Haze throws the left hand but Piercer avoids the punch easily.
Piercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haze .
Haze looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Haze shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Piercer sprawls well. Piercer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haze gets slowly back to his feet.
John Piercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darryl Haze .
Haze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Piercer misses with an uppercut.
Haze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Piercer.
Haze throws a jab when Piercer was well out of range.
Piercer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Haze changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Piercer tries to avoid it but Haze manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Piercer to the ground. Piercer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Piercer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Haze shoots in and bounces Piercer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Piercer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haze 's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Haze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Piercer defends well.#T2#
Piercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Haze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Haze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Haze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Piercer defends well.#SUB2#
Haze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Piercer defends well.
Haze keeping moving, preventing Piercer from controlling successfully.
Piercer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Haze is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Haze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Piercer defends it easily.
Haze keeping moving, preventing Piercer from controlling successfully.
Piercer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Haze looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Haze dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Haze connects with a body shot that sends Piercer's belly button to the back.
Haze will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Piercer throws a looping overhand right but Haze ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Haze closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Darryl Haze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haze is looking to take a break and control but Piercer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee asks Haze politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Haze prefers to stall for the moment though.
Piercer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Haze 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Piercer looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piercer is trying to get back to full guard.
Haze is trying to control. Piercer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB2#
Haze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Haze controlling the action here.
Piercer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Piercer tries to get out of the position.
Haze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Haze passes to full mount!
Piercer is squirming around, avoiding Haze 's attempts to control the action.
Piercer is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Piercer is working to get back to half guard.
Haze content just to control the position here. #T2#
Piercer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Haze trying to control but Piercer is having none of it.
Haze takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Haze tries to control but Piercer wriggling away. #T3#
Haze controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Haze wants to finish this one by submission but Piercer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Haze .
Piercer is trying to escape the mount.
Haze controlling his opponent.
Haze can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Piercer is looking to escape.
Haze controlling his opponent.
Piercer is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Haze controlling his opponent.
Piercer is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Haze connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Haze tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Piercer is looking to improve his position but Haze isn't that keen on the idea.
Haze sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haze thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Haze content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Haze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Haze takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Darryl Haze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Piercer.
Haze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Piercer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haze cracks Piercer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Piercer wants to land a leg kick but Haze is out of range.
Haze scores with a hook to the body. Piercer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Piercer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haze .
Haze misses the jab.
Haze misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piercer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haze moves away.
Haze throws a body punch but Piercer moves out of range.
Haze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Piercer.
Piercer tries to land a front kick but Haze steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haze throws a body shot but no joy.
Piercer looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Haze misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Piercer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haze .
Haze slips a jab and a cross from Piercer.
Haze stuns Piercer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Haze !
Haze works over Piercer's head and body with a nice combination.
A slow jab from Piercer misses its intended target.
Haze ducks right into an uppercut from Piercer.
Piercer tries to move into range but Haze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Haze misses.
John Piercer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Haze shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Haze showed some decent athleticism there.
Piercer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haze is working away from the top position though.
Haze looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
John Piercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Haze passes the guard and advances to mount!
Haze tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Haze scoring with strikes but Piercer is staying in there.
Haze takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3##SUB2#
Haze working for a submission but Piercer is keeping him at bay.
Haze working the ground and pound effectively.
Haze connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Piercer is squirming around, avoiding Haze 's attempts to control the action.
Haze throws some wild stikes that Piercer manages to avoid easily.
Piercer really wants to buck Haze off and get back to his feet.
Haze content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Haze has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Piercer is looking to get to half guard.
Haze controlling the pace for now.
Haze is continuing to stall.
Piercer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Haze sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Haze with a couple of short strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darryl Haze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haze has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darryl Haze !
Darryl Haze very nearly forgot to thank The Dirty Needle Project amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GFC 23 -
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Haze tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robson defends well and Haze ends up having to push Robson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Haze has been working on his balance at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Robson.
Haze can't break the clinch.
Robson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haze or not.
Robson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haze .
Nice body punch from Robson.
Haze is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Robson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haze 's elbow.
Haze is trying to break the clinch but Robson is controlling him.
Robson presses Haze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robson lands with a light punch inside.
Robson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Robson.
Haze is breathing heavily.
Robson lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Robson - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Robson.
Robson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Robson scores with a shot to the side of Haze 's head.
A nice left hand lands by Robson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haze tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robson avoids it.#T1#
Haze blocks the elbow strike.
Haze throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Robson cracks Haze with a nice body shot.
Robson pushes Haze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Robson - that landed with a thud.
Haze blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haze backwards.
Robson scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Robson.
Nice body punch from Robson - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robson.
Robson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Robson.
Robson presses Haze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haze backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson lands an uppercut.
Robson lands a shoulder strike.
Robson gets through Haze 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Robson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#Haze is rocked!
Robson dips a shoulder and cracks Haze with a mighty uppercut! Haze falls back against the cage and Robson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Haze is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Robson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Robson!
After winning the bout, Oliver Robson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GFC 20 - Kable vs. Tamburello
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Haze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oliveira.#TD#
Oliveira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oliveira happy to just control the position for now.
Oliveira misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Oliveira is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Haze will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Oliveira with the ground and pound but Haze regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Oliveira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Haze !
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze tries to hold on but Oliveira postures up.
Haze is wriggling around trying to escape. #T1#
Oliveira thowing shots but they're missing.
Haze wants to hold on but Oliveira pushes him away.
Oliveira postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Haze looks a forlorn figure.
Haze tries to lock up and control but Oliveira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oliveira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oliveira avoids the attempt from Haze to control.
Oliveira trying to control but Haze is having none of it.
Haze tries to hold on but Oliveira pushes him away. #T2#
Haze is working to get back to half guard.
Oliveira is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Haze can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oliveira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Haze is looking to improve his position but Oliveira isn't that keen on the idea.
Oliveira looking to ground and pound but Haze is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Oliveira looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Oliveira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haze is looking to escape. #T3#
Haze tries to hold on but Oliveira pushes him away.
Oliveira controlling from mount.
Oliveira's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Haze tries to hold on but Oliveira postures up.
Oliveira tries to control but Haze wriggling away.
Oliveira avoids the attempt from Haze to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oliveira content just to control the position here.
Haze taking shots to the head.
Haze is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Oliveira jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Haze is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Haze and Oliveira has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Haze 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haze is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Oliveira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Oliveira moves in looking to clinch but Haze pushes him off.
Haze moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oliveira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oliveira somewhat.
Haze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Oliveira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Haze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Haze trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Gustavo Oliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Haze working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Haze advances position into side control!
Oliveira struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Haze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oliveira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oliveira is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Haze is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oliveira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Haze goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oliveira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Haze 's guard! Nice work there by Oliveira!
Oliveira sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Haze is retaining full guard.
Haze is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Oliveira trying to control but Haze is working from the bottom.
Haze working a defensive guard here.
Oliveira trying to control but Haze is working from the bottom.
Oliveira sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oliveira is looking to work some ground and pound but Haze has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Haze throws a leg kick #TD#
and Oliveira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Haze controlling the position.
Oliveira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haze working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oliveira postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darryl Haze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Oliveira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haze sprawls well. Haze wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Haze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliveira at a distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oliveira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Haze is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Haze wants the takedown. Oliveira is fighting it off but Haze persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Oliveira's guard against the cage.
Oliveira doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Haze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira looking to control. #T1#
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
Haze passes into half guard.
Oliveira won't allow Haze to pass to mount.
Oliveira is looking to control Haze 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oliveira avoid being mounted?
Haze is trying to control the action in half guard but Oliveira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Oliveira is trying to maintain the position but Haze is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oliveira is not content to let Haze control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haze lands a really nice looking cross but Oliveira seems unphased.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliveira is defended easily by Haze .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira doesn't manage to clinch there - Haze circles away. #TD2#
Haze drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
Haze pushing down on Oliveira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Haze looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Haze is looking to stall here but Oliveira recovers full guard.
Haze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haze wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving. #SUB2#
Haze drops back, looking for a kneebar! Oliveira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Oliveira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Oliveira! #REVR##T4##SUB#
Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Haze 's face as Oliveira controls the position.
Haze is not content to let Oliveira control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haze manages to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darryl Haze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Haze has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darryl Haze !

Event: GDL 118: Hawthrone VS Schmidt
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Submission closes this distance looking for a takedown but Montgomery circles away.
Submission tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montgomery swivels and escapes.
Montgomery misses the shot to the body.
Submission changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Montgomery tries to avoid it but Submission manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Montgomery to the ground. Montgomery escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barion Montgomery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Senor Submission.
Montgomery throws a series of punches but Submission avoids them all with ease.
Montgomery definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Montgomery bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montgomery throws a shot to the body.
Submission tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Montgomery scores with a sloppy right hand. Submission should have avoided that one.
Submission fails with the takedown
and Montgomery counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Submission.
Montgomery stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montgomery wants it to stay on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montgomery. Submission does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montgomery will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Montgomery scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montgomery cracks Submission with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Submission changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Montgomery looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Montgomery struggling a bit here.#T1##SUB2#
Submission goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Montgomery has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Submission but great work by Montgomery.
Submission is trying to improve his position.
Submission trying to remain calm as Montgomery controls from the top position.
Submission is looking for a sweep.
Montgomery remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Submission is looking for a sweep.
Submission is trying to control Montgomery's posture but Montgomery avoids it.
Montgomery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Submission on the ground.
Submission tries to bench press Montgomery off him but Montgomery keeps the position. #T2#
Submission is trying to control Montgomery's posture but Montgomery avoids it.
Submission sneaks back into half guard.
Montgomery wants to pass to mount but Submission is defending the position.
Montgomery passes into side control, despite Submission's attempt to control the position.
Submission gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Submission trying to control from the bottom.
Submission tries to roll over but Montgomery keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Submission actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Submission actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Submission looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery controlling the pace.
Submission wants to improve his position but Montgomery is controlling well.
Montgomery controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Submission looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Montgomery looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Submission gets back to full guard.
Submission looking to control. #SUB2#
Submission looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Submission escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Montgomery gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Montgomery has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Submission looking for a guillotine here but Montgomery defends easily.
Montgomery trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barion Montgomery dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Montgomery fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Submission looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Montgomery does no damage.
Montgomery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Submission can do to turn this around?
Submission shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Montgomery defends it nicely.
Montgomery throws a shot from downtown. Submission moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Submission throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Montgomery tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Submission is in Montgomery's guard.
Montgomery keeping moving, preventing Submission from controlling successfully.
Montgomery wants to sweep here but Submission controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Submission wants to control from the top but Montgomery keeps moving. #T1#
Submission controlling from the top position.
Submission looking to sit in guard and control but Montgomery gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Montgomery got a little sloppy there for a moment and Submission has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montgomery has managed to get both his arms back between Submission's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Submission working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Montgomery has passed into half guard!
Submission has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Montgomery is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montgomery keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2##SUB2#
Submission looking for a kimura from the bottom but Montgomery passes into side control!
Montgomery is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Submission will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Submission is looking for a sweep.
Montgomery tries to move into full mount but can't pass Submission's legs.
Montgomery working away.
Submission tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Montgomery presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Submission is desperately trying to improve his position but Montgomery has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Submission is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Submission keeps trying to improve his position.
Montgomery controlling from mount. #T4#
Submission is desperately trying to improve his position but Montgomery has a good base and remains in mount.
Submission tries to hold on but Montgomery pushes him away.
Montgomery looking to control and managing it successfully.
Submission wants to hold on but Montgomery pushes him away.
Montgomery controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Submission is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barion Montgomery dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Submission throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montgomery's waist but Montgomery gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Submission off to one side.
Submission has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Montgomery slaps away a takedown attempt from Submission, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Submission doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Senor Submission is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montgomery displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Submission.
Barion Montgomery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Senor Submission.
Montgomery swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Submission.
Submission throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montgomery's waist but Montgomery gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Submission off to one side.
Montgomery appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut. Submission saw that one coming.
Montgomery scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Submission will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Submission looks to move away, Montgomery throws a big counter combo but Submission just gets out of the way.
Submission fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Montgomery scores with a shot to the body.
Submission takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Submission looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Montgomery is fending him off so far but Submission persists. Nope, Montgomery circles away and we're back to standing.
Submission takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Montgomery scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Submission with a poor takedown
letting Montgomery counter with a right hand.
Montgomery lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Submission at a distance.
Submission takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barion Montgomery is winning the standup battle so far.
Montgomery lands the left hand.
Montgomery lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Submission circles away quickly and effectively.
Montgomery throws a series of punches but Submission avoids them all with ease.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Submission moves away.
Montgomery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Submission.
Submission throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montgomery's waist but Montgomery gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Submission off to one side.
Montgomery connects with an inside leg kick.
Montgomery slaps away a takedown attempt from Submission, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Submission moves away.
Submission shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Montgomery as he jumps to the side.
Montgomery throwing a counter right hand but Submission manages to avoid it.
Submission takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Submission.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Submission moves away.
Submission misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Montgomery throws a leg kick but Submission sees it coming and moves out of range.
Montgomery stuffs the takedown.
Montgomery throws out a loose jab but Submission uses good head movement to avoid it.
Submission closes this distance looking for a takedown but Montgomery circles away.
Montgomery throws a hook but Submission avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Montgomery as Submission shoots in.
Barion Montgomery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montgomery buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Montgomery throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Submission stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Montgomery throws a body shot but no joy.
Montgomery feints a jab promting Submission to slip. Montgomery then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Submission slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Montgomery defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Submission.
Montgomery lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Montgomery misses with a low kick as Submission jumps back.
Submission is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Submission on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Submission fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Montgomery to the ground. Submission is now in Montgomery's guard.
Submission won't allow Montgomery to sweep him here.
Submission not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Submission throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Submission stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montgomery swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Montgomery keeping moving, preventing Submission from controlling successfully.
Submission is pushing down on Montgomery's leg trying to pass to half guard. Montgomery is fighting to maintain full guard but Submission has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4##SUB2#
Submission is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Montgomery sees it coming and defends easily.
Submission wants to take a breather but Montgomery is having none of it.
Montgomery is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Montgomery is not content to let Submission control the position.
Barion Montgomery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montgomery has his hands clasped together around Submission's back. He's all about the action.
Senor Submission has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Submission thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barion Montgomery showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Montgomery has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barion Montgomery!
A relieved looking Barion Montgomery thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GDL 112: Scott VS Biden
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Submission throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Frank was covering up waiting for the punch and Submission finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Frank looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Frank is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Submission is aware though and is defending well.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Submission from controlling successfully.
Submission controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Frank looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frank controlling the position.#T1#
Frank is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Submission pushes down on Frank's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Frank is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Frank is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Submission pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Frank looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frank moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Submission trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Submission must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB#
Submission got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frank has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Submission has managed to get both his arms back between Frank's legs - danger averted.
Submission trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Submission is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Frank is adopting a defensive guard.
Submission showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Submission really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Submission wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving. #SUB#
Frank is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Submission slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Submission trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Submission trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Frank had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Submission defends it easily.
Submission trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Submission pushing down on Frank's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Submission is trying to control the action in half guard but Frank is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Frank wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Submission throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Frank to regain full guard.
Submission wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.#SUB#
Frank throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Submission won't allow Frank to sweep him here.
Submission showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Submission lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Submission trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Frank dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Frank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frank lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Frank stuffs the takedown attempt from Submission. Submission gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Frank misses.
Submission is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frank sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Darius Frank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frank misses with a body kick.
Submission shoots in but no luck this time.
Darius Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Senor Submission.#TD2#
Submission fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Frank to the ground. Submission is now in Frank's guard.
Submission wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank keeping full guard, as Submission tries to pass. #SUB#
Frank is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Frank controlling Submission's posture. #SUB#
Frank looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Submission pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frank is keeping the position for now.
Frank is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Submission wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Submission tries to free his leg and advance position but Frank is retaining full guard.
Frank definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Frank is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Submission trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Submission might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Frank haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Submission sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Submission.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Frank throws a sloppy head kick and Submission moves out of range easily.
Submission tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frank defends well and Submission ends up having to push Frank into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Frank misses with a head kick.
Frank swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Frank misses.
Submission staying out of range there.
Submission shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frank but Frank pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frank. #TD2#
Submission drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Frank is not content to let Submission control the position.
Frank tries to bench press Submission off him but Submission keeps the position.
Frank sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Submission is trying to control the action in half guard but Frank is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Submission thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Frank is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Frank is pressing down on Submission's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Frank is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Submission wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Submission can do to turn this around?
Submission sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Frank dominated that second round.
That's time! Frank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Submission shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Submission was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Submission is looking to take a break and control but Frank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frank is trying to get back to half guard.
Submission trying to control the action but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Submission content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Frank tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Submission wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Frank sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Submission seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Frank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Submission is thwarting Frank's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Submission is working for a submission of some sort.
Submission wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frank keeps working. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Frank slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Submission trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frank is on top in guard. #REVR#
Frank working some strikes from top position.
Frank won't allow Submission to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Submission looking for a guillotine here but Frank defends easily.
Submission has momentary wrist control but Frank slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Submission is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Submission looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Frank passes into half guard.
Submission is trying to control but can't.
Darius Frank is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Submission tries to roll over but Frank keeps him under control.
Frank wants to pass the guard but Submission is defending well. #SUB2#
Submission looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Frank seems content to control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Frank moves nicely into side control. #SU#
Frank decides to stand up, so the ref orders Submission to his feet.
Submission fails with the takedown.
Frank connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Submission's hands.
Submission tries to move into range but Frank moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Submission goes for a double leg but Frank avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frank continues to drive forward.
Frank leaves Submission with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Darius Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Senor Submission.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Submission fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Senor Submission has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Submission throws a looping overhand right but Frank ducks down to avoid it.
Frank thinks about countering with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Frank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frank has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Frank!
Darius Frank decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GDL 108: Submission VS Camble
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Camble manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Submission on his heels. He'll look to pass Submission's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Submission throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Camble escapes and throws Submission's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Submission tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Camble working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Submission's face as Camble controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Submission's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Submission tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camble in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1##SUB2#
Camble is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Submission knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Camble is looking to take a break and control but Submission is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Submission is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Camble stalls from top position.
Submission tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Submission wants to control but Camble postures up.#T2#
Submission is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Camble politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Camble prefers to stall for the moment though.
Camble working the ground and pound.
Camble taking a breather here.
Camble cracks Submission with a big right hand but Submission just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Camble is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Submission will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camble in side control lands a decent elbow.
Submission struggling a bit here.
Submission regains half guard.
Camble lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Well, if Camble is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Camble trying to control the action but Submission is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Submission actively working from the bottom here.
Camble works his foot free and advances to mount.
Camble pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Submission tries to hold on but Camble pushes him away.
Submission is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Camble is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Submission can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Submission can't escape the position.
Camble raining down hammerfists from mount.
Submission tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Submission knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Camble on the ground.
Submission wants to control but Camble is having none of it.
Camble lands a nice shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camble controlling the position easily from mount.
Submission can't escape the position.
Camble controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Submission that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Submission is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Camble has hold of Submission's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Submission manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Submission tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camble is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Submission can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Camble with good strikes from the mount here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Camble dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Submission fails with the takedown.
Submission fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Camble avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Camble closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Submission's guard.
Camble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Camble connects with a couple of short punches.
Camble sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Submission is looking for a triangle but Camble pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camble working some strikes from top position.
Camble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Submission is keeping the position for now.
Camble scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1##SUB#
Submission throws his legs up looking for a submission but Camble uses it to pass to side control.
Camble moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Submission taking punishment in the form of punches.
Submission tries to bench press Camble off him but Camble keeps the position.
Submission takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Camble cracks Submission with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Submission is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Camble wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Submission, who protects the arm well.
Camble is working Submission over with some ground and pound from side control.
Submission can't do much from the bottom here.
Camble is working Submission over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Camble working away.
Submission is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Submission's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Submission tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Camble lands some shots froms side control.
Camble controls the position.
Submission is trying to improve his position.
Camble cracks Submission with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Camble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camble landing strikes. #SUB2#
Camble tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Camble has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Camble lands some shots froms side control.
Camble is chipping away with strikes.
Submission is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Submission struggling a bit here.
Camble advances to full mount.
Camble working Submission over with strikes here.
Submission sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Camble passes the guard and advances to mount!
Camble fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC2#Submission is rocked!
Camble softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Submission is out cold! Camble jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Camble!
Mike Camble is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Mike Camble was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GDL 100: CHAMPIONS
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Bevins lands a nice hook to Submission's body. Submission takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bevins leaves Submission with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bevins looks to land a right hand but Submission moved out of range.
Bevins leaves Submission with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bevins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bevins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Bevins as Submission shoots in.
Bevins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Senor Submission. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Submission shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bevins pinned against the cage. Bevins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Submission shoots in but Bevins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Submission fails with a takedown attempt.
Bevins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Submission was well out of range. Poor timing from Bevins.
Submission attempts a counter takedown but Bevins avoids it well and moves away.
Bevins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Submission looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Bevins sizes up Submission with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bevins throws a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bevins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Submission sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Submission keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Bevins lands.
Bevins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Submission.
Bevins looks to score with a jab to the body but Submission is just out of range.
Submission shoots in for a takedown but Bevins shows good takedown defense.
Bevins throws out a counter right but Submission avoids it with no problem.
Bevins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Submission rather than just go for the knockout.
Submission throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bevins's waist but Bevins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Submission off to one side. #TD#
Submission scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Submission landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Submission thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bevins struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bevins tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Submission is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bevins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee asks Submission politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Submission prefers to stall for the moment though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Submission tries for a kimura but Bevins is defending well.
Submission working away.
Bevins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Submission haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Submission wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bevins keeps working.
Bevins tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB#
Submission looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Submission in side control, throwing shots but Bevins defends.
Submission wants to control but Bevins is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Submission crashes against the mat.
Submission wants to control but Bevins is keeping him busy.
Bevins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Submission wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Submission trying to control the action but Bevins is working from the bottom.
Submission working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bevins is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Submission stalls from top position.#T4#
Bevins tries to bench press Submission off him but Submission keeps the position.
Bevins stops Submission from passing to mount.
Submission working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bevins is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Submission is staying active.
Submission trying to control the action but Bevins is working from the bottom.
Bevins controls the position for a moment.
A lull in the action here as Submission stalls from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Bevins dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bevins throws a body shot but no joy.
Submission shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bevins defends it nicely.
Bevins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tyler Bevins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bevins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Submission takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bevins swings for the body but Submission moves out of range.
Submission tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bevins defends well and Submission ends up having to push Bevins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Submission is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bevins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Senor Submission. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Submission wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Submission goes for a takedown attempt but Bevins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bevins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bevins misses with a wild body shot.
Submission has a takedown stuffed.
Submission fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bevins.
Bevins throws a body shot but no joy.
Submission seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bevins throws out a loose jab but Submission uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bevins just misses with a punch to the body.
Bevins misses with a wild body shot.
Submission avoids the body shot from Bevins.
Submission shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bevins defends it nicely.
Bevins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bevins misses the shot to the body.
Bevins stuffs the takedown.
Submission looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Bevins connects with a body shot.
Submission misses with a takedown attempt - Bevins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bevins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Submission at a distance.
Submission has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Submission there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bevins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Bevins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bevins scores with a nice right hand.
Submission shoots in for a double leg but Bevins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bevins misses with a body shot.
Bevins looks to score with a jab to the body but Submission is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Bevins.
Submission tries for a takedown but Bevins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Bevins. Beautiful body shot.
Bevins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Submission manages to avoid it.#T3#
Bevins lands with a nice body punch.
Submission uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bevins.
Submission loads up on a big right hand but Bevins slips the punch.
Submission fails to land the takedown.
Bevins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Submission dives in for a single leg takedown but Bevins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Submission drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Submission lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bevins gets back to full guard.
Bevins controls Submission momentarily but Submission frees himself. #T4#
Bevins pulls Submission in to control the position.
Bevins looking to control.
Submission sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bevins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Submission trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Submission engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bevins controlling Submission's posture.
Submission looking to pass the guard.
Bevins is adopting a defensive guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Bevins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Submission looks for a takedown but Bevins sprawls well.
Submission avoids the body shot from Bevins.
Bevins throws a jab when Submission was well out of range.
Bevins lands a body shot.
Submission misses with a looping left.
Bevins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Submission at a distance.
Bevins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No luck for Submission with that takedown attempt.
Bevins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bevins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bevins thuds a left hand into Submission's body.
Submission staying out of range there.
Submission avoids the body shot from Bevins.
Bevins lands the left hand.
Submission drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Submission gets a double leg takedown into Bevins's guard.

Bevins wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Tyler Bevins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bevins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Submission misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Senor Submission. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bevins lands a right hook to the body.
Submission fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bevins avoids it really well and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Bevins as he connects with a hook.
Submission keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Submission fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Bevins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bevins missing with a left hand there. Submission was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2##TD#
Submission shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bevins wants to sweep here but Submission controlling him for the moment.
Submission trying to control the position from guard on top but Bevins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bevins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Submission pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bevins is keeping the position for now.
Bevins wants to sweep here but Submission controlling him for the moment.
Submission wants to pass the guard but Bevins is keeping the position.
Bevins pulls Submission in close to his closed guard and prevents Submission from doing any damage or advancing position.
Submission trying to control but Bevins is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bevins pulls Submission in close to prevent any damage.
Submission wants to control from the top but Bevins keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Submission tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bevins swivels and escapes.#TD#
Submission decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bevins tries to roll over but Submission keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Submission in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Submission is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bevins has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Bevins gets back to full guard.
Submission wants to pass the guard but Bevins is keeping the position.
Bevins keeping moving, preventing Submission from controlling successfully.
Bevins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Submission in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Submission trying to control the position from guard on top but Bevins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Submission stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bevins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Submission prevents Bevins from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Bevins really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Bevins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Submission fails with the takedown.
Submission shoots in looking for a takedown. Bevins tries to sprawl out of it but Submission keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bevins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bevins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Senor Submission is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Submission looks for a takedown but Bevins sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Senor Submission. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Submission tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bevins swivels and escapes.
Bevins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Submission shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Submission showed some decent athleticism there.
Bevins wants to control but Submission is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Submission is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bevins moves into full guard. #T1#
Bevins keeping moving, preventing Submission from controlling successfully.
Bevins pulls Submission in close to prevent any damage.
Submission trying to control the position from guard on top but Bevins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Submission is fighting to break Bevins's control of his arms but Bevins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bevins trying to control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bevins is controlling Submission's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Submission decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bevins trying to hold on to Submission's head to control him but Submission postures up.
Submission seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bevins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Submission is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bevins trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Submission seems to be working for a kimura but Bevins defends the submission attempt.
Bevins trying to control but Submission postures up. #T3#
Bevins is trying to stand back up but Submission is controlling him
Submission controlling the action here.#SUB#
Submission is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bevins desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Submission wants to control but Bevins is keeping him busy.
Submission looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bevins is refusing to be controlled, as Submission sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bevins takes a swing at Submission's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Bevins.
Submission doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bevins counters with a nice uppercut.
Submission closes the distance and clinches up with Bevins, looking for a takedown. Submission pushes Bevins against the cage but Bevins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bevins thuds a left hand into Submission's body.
Bevins lunges at Submission with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Submission's hand.
Nice takedown defense from Bevins. No joy for Submission on that attempt.
Submission changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bevins tries to avoid it but Submission manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bevins to the ground. Bevins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bevins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Submission fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bevins connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bevins throws a looping overhand right but Submission ducks down to avoid it.
Submission attempts a counter takedown but Bevins avoids it well and moves away.
Submission moves away from the strike by Bevins.
Bevins throws a body punch but Submission moves out of range.
Bevins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Submissions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Bevins dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Nice body punch from Bevins.
Bevins lands with a good body shot.
Submission shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bevins pinned against the cage. Bevins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bevins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Submission fails with the takedown.
Submission shoots in looking for a takedown. Bevins tries to sprawl out of it but Submission keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bevins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Senor Submission. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bevins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bevins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bevins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bevins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Submission.
Bevins looks to land a right hand but Submission moved out of range.#T1#
Bevins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bevins throws out a counter right but Submission avoids it with no problem.
Bevins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bevins wants it to stay on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Bevins misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Submission shoots and misses
and Bevins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bevins throws a good cross that connects.
Submission takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Decent striking displayed by Bevins there.#TD#
Submission closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bevins to the mat! Bevins manages to get full guard.
Bevins controlling Submission's posture.
Bevins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Submission slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bevins controlling Submission's posture. #T2#
Bevins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Submission's guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Submission looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Submission working for a triangle but Bevins defends it easily.
Submission can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bevins controls the pace.#SUB#
Submission working for a triangle but Bevins defends it easily.
Bevins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3##SUB#
Submission had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bevins defends it easily.
Bevins tries to free his leg and advance position but Submission is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Submission is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Submission is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bevins stopping the sweep attempt from Submission.#SUB#
Submission is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bevins defends well.#T4#
Bevins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bevins wants to stand but Submission has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Submission working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bevins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bevins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bevins is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Submission has his foot on Bevins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bevins works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Submission has his feet on Bevins's thighs here. He's pushed Bevins off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bevins screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Senor Submission!
Senor Submission retains his welterweight title!

Event: GDL 94: DeLuna VS Submission
Date: May 02, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Submission drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeLuna is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Submission is controlling him.
Submission sitting in guard, not really doing much.
DeLuna is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Submission wants to pass the guard but DeLuna is keeping the position.
DeLuna wants to stand up but Submission is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Submission showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
DeLuna is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SU2#
Submission stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Submission has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
DeLuna fails in his attempt to clinch.
Submission is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeLuna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Submission gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Submission gets a double leg takedown into DeLuna's guard.
DeLuna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Submission on the ground.#SUB2#
Submission drops back looking for a leg! DeLuna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DeLuna manages to kick Submission off! Submission jumps back into DeLuna's guard.
DeLuna wants to stand and escape but Submission is having none of it.
DeLuna definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Submission controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Submission passes into half guard.
Submission seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Submission is working for a submission of some sort. #T2##SUB2#
Submission is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
DeLuna has hold of Submission's hands but Submission slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Submission is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU2#
Submission gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Submission shoots in and gets a takedown into DeLuna's guard.
Submission sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Submission won't allow DeLuna to get back to his feet. #T3#
DeLuna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Submission controls the pace.
DeLuna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Submission decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Submission closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming DeLuna to the mat! DeLuna manages to get full guard.
DeLuna is looking to stand up but Submission isn't so interested in that idea.
Submission slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2#
Submission gets to his feet. DeLuna looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4##TD2#
DeLuna gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Submission to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Submission advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Submission is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! DeLuna is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Senor Submission!
Senor Submission is the new welterweight champion!

Event: GDL 83: Knight VS Nickels
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Submission.
Submission has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Submission sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Submission is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Submission extends the arm and Bisset is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Senor Submission!

Event: GDL 79: Gomez VS Weadababyitsa
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Submission just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Montgomery gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Submission in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Submission won't allow Montgomery to sweep him here. #SU2#
Submission stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Submission shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Montgomery manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Submission's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Submission's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Montgomery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Submission on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Submission stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montgomery swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Montgomery on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Montgomery tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Submission thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Submission controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
More stalling from Submission.
Submission is pushing down on Montgomery's leg trying to pass to half guard. Montgomery is fighting to maintain full guard but Submission has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Submission in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Submission has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Montgomery defend it? Submission steps over the head and cranks it - Montgomery is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Senor Submission!

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